Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus
- 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 27%.
- Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus is one of 7 community colleges within Saint Louis County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus is Mesabi Range College (3.3 miles away).
School Overview
| Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 1,373 students | 1,302 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 843 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 530 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Black | 6% | 9% |
| % White | 81% | 73% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.45 |
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Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, 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 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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 automotive technician, carpentry, fire suppression technician, masonry, practical nursing and welding. Mesabi Range Community and Technical 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. Our Continuing Education/Custom Training courses, such as firefighter training, Middle Eastern Dance techniques, and motorcycle training help blend the unique backgrounds of local communities. 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, or enjoy the races at the Hibbing Raceway. Mesabi Range is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus is Mesabi Range College (3.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mesabi Range CollegePublic1,373 students | 3.30 Mi1001 Chestnut St W
Virginia, MN 55792
(800)657-3860 3.301,373 - 1,302 students | 18.80 Mi1515 E 25th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218)262-7200 18.801,302 - 712 students | 43.50 Mi1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
(218)235-2100 43.50712 - Itasca Community CollegePublic1,222 students | 48.10 Mi1851 Hwy 169 East
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)322-2300 48.101,222 - Lake Superior CollegePublic5,101 students | 51.20 Mi2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800)432-2884 51.205,101
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