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Mesabi Range Community And Technical College

Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, also called Mesabi Range, has one campus located in Virginia, Minnesota, United States, and another campus located in Eveleth, Minnesota, United States. It was established in the year 1918. Mesabi Range offers degrees, certificates, and diplomas in many areas of study including practical nursing, fire suppression technology, human services, graphic design and print communications, and masonry.

The Virginia campus of Mesabi Range has a number of student clubs and organizations including the Student Senate, Student Advocates for Human Services Club, Constitution Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Math and Science Club, and Movie Club. The sports teams of Mesabi Range Community and Technical College participate in a wide variety of sports including baseball, football, basketball, and softball.

Campus Location

1001 Chestnut St W
Virginia, MN 55792
USA
Main Tel: (218) 741-3095
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media, liberal arts, and production trades.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate18410
1-2 year certificate1209
< 1 year certificate123

Students

Student enrollment was 1,411 in 2007-2008 (1,148 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 4,481
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,468
Room and board$ 3,668
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 900

Financial Aid: Mesabi Range Community And Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  35
Without tenure; working toward tenure  5
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Housing and Meals

Mesabi Range Community And Technical College provides on-campus housing for 115 of its 1,148 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (19 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Mason/Masonry

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Human Services

LIBERAL ARTS (148 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (56 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (8 awarded)

  • Graphic Communications
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (44 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (2 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (7 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Mesabi Range Community And Technical College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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