Rainy River Community College
Tel:
(218)285-7722
- 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 325 students (71% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Rainy River Community College is the only community colleges within Koochiching County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Rainy River Community College is Hibbing Community College (84.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Rainy River Community 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 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rainy River Community College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 13 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 325 students | 1,302 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 232 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 93 students | 534 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 88 | 124 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 5% | 9% |
| % White | 82% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 5% | - |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 33% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,500 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (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 (84.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,302 students | 84.20 Mi1515 E 25th St
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Virginia, MN 55792
(800)657-3860 84.301,373 - 712 students | 87.40 Mi1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
(218)235-2100 87.40712 - 1,373 students | 87.60 Mi1100 Industrial Park Drive
Eveleth, MN 55734
87.601,373 - Itasca Community CollegePublic1,222 students | 93.10 Mi1851 Hwy 169 East
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218)322-2300 93.101,222
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