Anoka Ramsey Community College: Review & Facts

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Anoka Ramsey Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 7,905 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1965 and is the only school located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Majors
Offered
36
Anoka Ramsey Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Business, Computer Science, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Anoka Ramsey Community College is low at 53% (way below Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
53%
Bad
The graduation rate at Anoka Ramsey Community College is very low: 21%. Roughly 44% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Anoka Ramsey Community College is reasonable, 24:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is low - around $5,000 annually. The additional fees at Anoka Ramsey Community College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $800; which makes it a total of $5,800 a year.

Read the details about Anoka Ramsey Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Anoka Ramsey Community College is $20.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Anoka Ramsey Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (763) 433-1100 or check Anoka Ramsey Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Anoka Ramsey Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Anoka Ramsey Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Anoka Ramsey Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Anoka Ramsey Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Anoka Ramsey Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Anoka Ramsey Community College
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
55433-3470, USA
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