Rainy River Community College

1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649
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Tel: (218) 285-7722
www.rainyriver.edu
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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 210 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.

Top Rankings

Rainy River Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five years.
Rainy River Community College(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty29 staff153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rainy River Community College has declined by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Rainy River Community College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment210 students2,525 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio7:117:1
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# Full-Time Students168 students1,109 students
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# Part-Time Students42 students1,416 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		94 students112 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
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% Asian		-
6%
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% Hispanic
10%
7%
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% Black
10%
13%
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% White
62%
63%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
4%
1%
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% Unknown races
4%
5%
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Diversity Score0.590.57
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College Completion Rate
33%
33%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,500$36,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,323 is less than the state average of $5,427. 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 $6,082. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,323$5,427
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,505$6,082
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,715$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$7,309
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Rainy River Community College is Hibbing Community College (84.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Hibbing Community College
    Public
    1,034 students | 84.10 Mi1515 East 25th Street
    Hibbing, MN 55746
    (218) 262-7200     84.101,034
  • Mesabi Range College
    Public
    1,021 students | 84.20 Mi1001 Chestnut Street West
    Virginia, MN 55792
    (218) 741-3095     84.201,021
  • Vermilion Community College
    Vermilion Community College Photo - Students are taking in a project and working outdoors in the natural environment.
    Public
    637 students | 87.40 Mi1900 East Camp Street
    Ely, MN 55731
    (218) 235-2100     87.40637
  • Mesabi Range College - Eveleth Campus
    Public
    1,373 students | 88.00 Mi1100 Industrial Park Drive
    Eveleth, MN 55734
    (218) 744-7506     88.001,373
  • Itasca Community College
    Public
    1,062 students | 93.10 Mi1851 East Highway 169
    Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    (218) 322-2300     93.101,062
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 210 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,323
  • Out-state tuition: $6,505
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
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Did You Know?
For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,427 per year for in-state students and $6,082 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 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Saint Paul College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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