North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College was established in 1966 as North Hennepin State Junior College. At that time, classes were held on the campus of the Osseo Junior High School in Osseo, Minnesota. NHCC moved to its current location in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota in 1969, and adopted its current name in 1972. The campus sits on 84 acres of suburban land.

NHCC enrolls more than 9,000 credit students and over 6,000 in its continuing education classes every year. Online classes are offered here as well.

The academic departments of NHCC include:

• Adult Education and Training
• Business and Technology
• Fine Arts
• Health and Wellness
• Liberal Arts
• Online Learning
• Science and Health Careers
• Student Success Programs

North Hennepin Community College Highlights

Where North Hennepin Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management and law.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at North Hennepin Community College was 6,448 in 2007 (3,822 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: North Hennepin Community College 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.