- Mesabi Range College provides the first 2 years of a baccalaureate degree and many career programs. The college offers students an outstanding academic experience, a rich co-curricular life, competetive athletics, rich residence life, challenging and deeply caring faculty , and opportunities for travel study, leadership development, and service.
School Highlights
Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus serves 1,373 students (61% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,373 students
- In-state tuition: $5,310
- Out-state tuition: $6,492
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
171 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,373 students
2,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
843 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
530 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3421%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5652%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,310 is less than the state average of $5,489.
The public out-state tuition of $6,492 is more than the state average of $6,145.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,310
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,492
$6,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gaming Club, Human Services Club, Nursing Club, Student Senate/Student Life, Welding Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Theatre
Gaming Club, Human Services Club, Nursing Club, Student Senate/Student Life, Welding Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Theatre
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Norsemen
- Degrees & Programs at Mesabi Range includes AA(Associate in Arts) degrees cover the first two years of most programs for transfer to four-year institutions. AAS(Associate in Applied Science) degrees are two-year career programs designed for immediate employment. Certificate and diploma programs are one or two-year career programs designed for immediate employment in areas such as carpentry, electrical controls and maintenance, emergency medical technician, graphic design media, industrial mechanical technology (millwright),nursing assistant/home health aide, paramedic, practical nursing and welding. Mesabi Range College is situated in Northern Minnesota on the Historic Mesabi Iron Range. One college with two campuses located in Virginia and Eveleth, Minnesota. Our Eveleth campus houses most of our technical programs while the Virginia campus has our general education courses. Local communities enjoy numerous heritage festivals throughout the year and have many museums and recreational areas to enjoy. Local attractions include the U. S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort, Soudan Underground Mine tours and the International Wolf Center. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the local Off Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, plan a trip into the over one million acres of Boundary Waters Canoe Area.. Mesabi Range is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus cost?
Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus's tuition is approximately $5,310 for In-State students and $6,492 for Out-State students.
What sports does Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus offer?
Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus is Mesabi Range College (3.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Mesabi Range College
Public
1001 Chestnut Street West
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-3095
Virginia, MN 55792
(218) 741-3095
3.9 miles
| 926 students
Minnesota North College
Public
1515 East 25th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6850
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 293-6850
18.8 miles
| 3,726 students
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Ely, MN 55731
(218) 235-2100
Ely, MN 55731
(218) 235-2100
43.9 miles
| 554 students
Itasca Community College
Public
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Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 322-2300
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(218) 322-2300
48.1 miles
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