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Rainy River Community College

1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649

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Rainy River Community College provides an accessible student centered learning environment, and promotes academic achievement, personal development, employment opportunities and community involvement.

School Highlights

Rainy River Community College serves 173 students (79% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 42%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 173 students
In-state tuition: $5,323
Out-state tuition: $6,505
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rainy River Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Rainy River Community College

(MN) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

29 staff

153 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Rainy River Community College has declined by 17% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Rainy River Community College diversity score of 0.63 is equal to the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.

Total Enrollment

173 students

2,555 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

22:1

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# Full-Time Students

136 students

915 students

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# Part-Time Students

37 students

1,808 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Rainy River Community College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

177 students

372 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

136 students

842 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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38 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

37 students

1,771 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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12 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

99 students

116 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

16%

% Black

15%

% White

58%

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.63

This chart displays the diversity score of Rainy River Community College and the community college average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

26%

0.3421%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.5652%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$29,500

$36,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,323 is less than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $6,505 is more than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,323

$5,489

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,505

$6,145

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

96%

89%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$10,170

$12,264

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

$6,747

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Acceptance Rate

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94%

SAT Reading

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625

SAT Math

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600

SAT Writing

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565

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

RRCC was founded over thirty years ago when a group of International Falls citizens convinced the Minnesota legislature to establish a college in their community. This community continues a strong partnership with the college. RRCC is a small state funded two-year public college offering both associate degrees and technical program certification. Rainy River Community College is located in International Falls in the heart of Minnesota's northwoods. At Rainy River, we foster learning by surrounding you with an environment rich in experience and natural wonder. We offer course work in a wide variety of subjects including: accounting, American Indian studies, Anishinaabe, art, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, English, engineering, geography, health, history, hospitality, humanities, management, marketing, math, music, natural science, nursing, philosophy, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish, speech, Swedish, and theater. All of our courses are taught by professional instructors in small class size settings. The comprehensive student life program, including athletics, compliments our academic program by providing an educational environment outside the classroom and opportunities for individuals to participate in activities geared toward their educational, social, vocational, cultural and recreational interests. Rainy River Community College is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rainy River Community College cost?

Rainy River Community College's tuition is approximately $5,323 for In-State students and $6,505 for Out-State students.

What is Rainy River Community College's ranking?

Rainy River Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 173 students
In-state tuition: $5,323
Out-state tuition: $6,505
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a of 0.63, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Academy College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.