Rainy River Community College
Location and Contact Information
1501 Hwy 71International Falls, MN 56649
USA
Main Tel: (218) 285-7722
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
Rainy River Community College is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is located in International Falls, Minnesota and offers several associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates to its students. Students can choose from a wide variety of degrees in areas like business management, green and sustainable construction technology and industrial technology, among others. The institute also offers several diploma and certificate courses in practical nursing, health and fitness and indigenous studies.
Rainy River Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The school sponsors teams in sports like basketball and volleyball, among others. The institute is also home to a number of student organizations, including the Student Senate and the Multicultural Center. The college offers a number of on-campus work-study job opportunities, along with career counseling through its career resource center.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair and liberal arts.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,971 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,177 |
| Room | $ 2,680 |
| Board | $ 600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid
Rainy River Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 83% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 47% | $4,123 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $2,167 |
| Federal Grant | 39% | $3,685 |
| Pell Grant | 39% | $3,169 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,073 |
| State or Local Grant | 34% | $1,140 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 44% | $4,396 |
| Federal Loan | 44% | $4,396 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rainy River Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | 959 |
| 2 | Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | 1,217 |
| 3 | Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | 2,500 |
| 4 | Washington County Community College | Calais, ME | 320 |
| 5 | Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ | 6,556 |
| 6 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | 789 |
| 7 | Montana State University-Billings-College of Technology | Billings, MT | 1,127 |
| 8 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | 5,425 |
| 9 | Big Bend Community College | Moses Lake, WA | 1,882 |
| 10 | Mesabi Range Community and Technical College | Virginia, MN | 1,535 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 47 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 36 | 2 |
| < 1 year certificate | 30 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 8 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 339 in 2009-2010 (261 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 76% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Rainy River Community College provides on-campus housing for 88 of its 261 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science