Mesabi Range College
Tel:
(800)657-3860
- Mesabi Range College provides high quality education resulting in rewarding employment, lifelong learning, and the enriched lives of our students and community. 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). Mesabi Range College will lead Northeastern Minnesota in accessible, innovative, and high quality learning and educational opportunities. Mesabi Range College values leadership in learning through innovation, excellence, integrity, and accountability.
School Highlights
- Mesabi Range College serves 1,373 students (61% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Mesabi Range College is one of 7 community colleges within Saint Louis County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Mesabi Range College is Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus (3.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Mesabi Range College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Mesabi Range College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 44 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,373 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 843 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 530 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 6% | 9% |
| % White | 79% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | - |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 31% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,800 | $35,400 |
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
- Located in the heart of beautiful northern Minnesota, Mesabi range has small class sizes and a strong tradition of successful academics, intercollegiate athletics, student government and student life.� Exceppent placement rates and high paying jobs in most of our career programs.
- *� The college foundation awards $105,000 in scholarhsips annualy
- *� Women's volleyball, basketball, softball and golf;� men's football, basketball, baseball and golf
- *� International study, student government, theatre, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, career program clubs and a strong student life program
- *� Semi-furnished apartments on the Virginia Campus
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mesabi Range College is Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus (3.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,373 students | 3.30 Mi1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
(218)744-7506 3.301,373 - 1,302 students | 18.80 Mi1515 E 25th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218)262-7200 18.801,302 - 712 students | 42.20 Mi1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
(218)235-2100 42.20712 - Itasca Community CollegePublic1,222 students | 48.30 Mi1851 Hwy 169 East
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)322-2300 48.301,222 - Lake Superior CollegePublic5,101 students | 54.50 Mi2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(800)432-2884 54.505,101
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