Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a public community college, which was founded in 1965. The college operates two campuses, one in Cambridge, and the other in Coon Rapids. The college enrolls more than 10,000 students annually, who can pursue associate and bachelors degree, as well as the certificate degree programs. ARCC is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

ARCC’s Coon Rapids is spread across an area of more than 130 acres. Coon Rapids Campus is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, twenty miles north of downtown Minneapolis. The American Sign Language Club, Philosophy Club, the Creative Writing Club and the Multicultural Student Club are some of the clubs and organizations at ARCC.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Highlights

Where Anoka-Ramsey Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Anoka Ramsey Students

The student enrollment at Anoka Ramsey was 7,860 in 2007 (4,912 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Anoka Ramsey participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.