North Hennepin Community College

City/population: Brooklyn Park/71,048

Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $4,257

FAFSA code: 002370

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 9,194
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 4,165
Percent female: 60.6%
Percent male: 39.4%
Percent students of color: 26.5%

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

Largest programs: Liberal arts and general studies, nursing, business, law enforcement and criminal justice, paralegal

Unique programs: Individualized studies, Every-Other Weekend College, Business ASAP (Associate in Science Accelerated Program), evening and weekend nursing, off-campus degree opportunities at Buffalo High School, building inspection technology, pre-engineering, noninvasive cardiology technology, chemical technology, medical laboratory technology, histotechnology, e-commerce

Student activities: Social, recreational, cultural and educational opportunities include student government, student clubs and professional organizations, honor societies, recreational sports, literary arts magazine, art, music, theater

Housing: The college has no on-campus student housing, but rental units are within walking distance of the campus or via Metro Transit bus lines.

North Hennepin Community College Highlights

Picture yourself surrounded by more than 9,000 students on a beautiful, bustling, 80-acre college campus conveniently located in a fast-growing metropolitan area of the Twin Cities.

Picture your campus alive with activity and rich with diversity. North Hennepin Community College has 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 associate degree and certificate programs from which to choose. Here, 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 four-year institutions make it possible for students to earn bachelor's degrees in business, science and health careers on campus so they don't have to start all over again in a new place after two years.

• Attend an information session and take a tour of campus at 6 p.m. any Tuesday in the Educational Services Building. Student ambassadors are available for individual appointments by calling (763) 424-0702.
• Traditional, accelerated, Web-enhanced, online and off-campus classes are offered in the morning, afternoon, evening and on weekends to fit any busy schedule.
• Student success programs offer counseling, advising, career planning, tutoring, disability access services, math and writing resources, English for speakers of other languages, TRIO and Student Support Services, First Year Experience activities and service learning.
• More than $4.75 million is awarded annually in scholarships and financial aid grants.
• New and remodeled facilities provide smart classrooms, art and music studios, state-of-theart labs and enhanced common areas.
• Check out www.nhcc.edu for complete program information, application procedures, scholarships, important dates and fun events.

Last updated: 10/07