Mesabi Range Community And Technical College
Location and Contact Information
1001 Chestnut St WVirginia, MN 55792
USA
Main Tel: (218) 741-3095
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in media, mechanics and repair, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Mesabi Range Community And Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hibbing Community College-A Technical and Community College | Hibbing, MN | 1,505 |
| 2 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | 959 |
| 3 | Montana State University-Billings-College of Technology | Billings, MT | 1,127 |
| 4 | Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | 2,030 |
| 5 | Montana Tech-College of Technology | Butte, MT | 422 |
| 6 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | 2,708 |
| 7 | Southeast Technical Institute | Sioux Falls, SD | 2,138 |
| 8 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology-Okmulgee | Okmulgee, OK | 3,558 |
| 9 | Enterprise-Ozark Community College | Enterprise, AL | 2,387 |
| 10 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | 789 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 165 | 9 |
| 2-4 year degree | 79 | 5 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 47 | 4 |
| < 1 year certificate | 7 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 36 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,535 in 2009-2010 (1,194 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 10% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Mason/Masonry
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
- Graphic Communications
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
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