North Hennepin Community College

City/population: Brooklyn Park/71,942

Tuition and fees (2008-2009): $4,623

FAFSA code: 002370

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 9,229
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 4,191
Percent female: 59.8%
Percent male: 40.2%
Percent students of color: 28.7%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, certificates in partnership with four-year institutions

Largest programs: Liberal arts and general studies, business, nursing, graphic design, health careers

Unique programs: Individualized studies, Business ASAP (Associate in Science Accelerated Program), Every-Other Weekend College, evening and weekend nursing, associate degree programs offered at Buffalo High School, paralegal, building inspection technology, medical lab technology, histotechnology, e-commerce

Student activities: Extracurricular opportunities include student government, student ambassadors, special interest clubs and professional organizations, honor societies, recreational sports, literary arts magazine, art, music and theater.

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

Highlights

Picture yourself on a beautiful college campus, bustling with activity and rich with diversity. North Hennepin Community College offers small class sizes and faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping you reach your educational and career goals.

Picture your future with a wide variety of degree and certificate programs from which to choose. You can complete the first two years of a four-year degree and transfer your credits or earn an associate degree and immediately enter the workforce. Partnerships with universities make it possible to earn bachelor's degrees in business, science and health careers on campus. You don't have to start all over again in a new place or leave the metro area to find an affordable provider.

• Tour the campus at 6 p.m. any Tuesday or schedule a tour with a new student specialist or student ambassador by calling (763) 424-0702.
• Traditional, online, Web-enhanced, accelerated and off-campus classes are offered in the morning, afternoon, evening and on weekends to fit any busy schedule.
• Student services and resources include counseling, advising, career planning, tutoring, disability access services, math and writing centers, English for Speakers of Other Languages, TRIO and student support services, Upward Bound, First-Year Experience activities, learning communities, high school transition programs, book clubs, service learning and internship opportunities.

Last updated: 10/08