Anoka-Ramsey Community College

City/population: Cambridge/7,057; Coon Rapids/63,480

Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,015

FAFSA code: 002332

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 9,833
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 4,540
Percent female: 64.6%
Percent male: 35.4%
Percent students of color: 9.6%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: General education/liberal arts transfer programs, computer networking and telecommunications, nursing, business, physical therapist assistant

Unique programs: Fine arts, biomedical technology, environmental science, geographic information systems, integrative health and healing, music, physical therapist assistant, pre-engineering; courses in glass-blowing, Chinese language study abroad, American Sign Language, on-campus bachelor's and master's degree programs

Intercollegiate sports: Men's basketball, baseball; women's basketball (NJCAA 2007 National Champions), volleyball

Student activities: Concert choir, chamber singers, concert band, jazz band, theater, student newspaper, Phi Theta Kappa honor society, student government, intramural sports, academic clubs, Christian Fellowship, Muslim Association, Multicultural Club

Housing: The college has no on-campus student housing, but rental units are within walking distance.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College Highlights

• Explore more. Watch the video at www.anokaramsey.edu/prospective.
• Discover the college's unique campuses on the Rum River in Cambridge - featuring an exciting new facility - and on the Mississippi River in Coon Rapids. Call (763) 433-1100 to schedule an appointment or visit www.anokaramsey.eduand click on the "Ask Us" icon.
• Among the most affordable tuition and fees in Minnesota. Includes free tutoring, personal attention, small class sizes and dedicated faculty. Ask about scholarships and financial aid packages.
• Distinctive two-year programs may place you in a career or offer transfer to a four-year institution. Programs include art, biomedical technology, business, environmental science, geographic information systems, music, nursing and pre-engineering.
• Bachelor's and master's degree options from Metropolitan State University and St. Cloud State University are offered on the Anoka- Ramsey Community College campuses.
• Online courses, featuring an online associate degree in business.
• Courses offered in many locations including Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, Elk River, Fridley, Monticello and North Branch.
• Diverse student populations and first-generation college students served through TRIO and Aspire programs, and scholarship programs such as the National Science Foundation Scholarships for computer science, engineering and math.
• Student life offerings include theater, concert and jazz band, choir, intramural and intercollegiate sports, and more than 20 student clubs.

Last updated: 10/07