Vermilion Community College

City/population: Ely / 3,541

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,660

FAFSA code: 002350

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 1,007
Full-time students: 72.1%
Part-time students: 27.9%
Percent female: 33.4%
Percent male: 66.6%
Percent students of color: 12.5%

Largest programs: Wildland/wildlife law enforcement, natural resource technology, forestry

Unique programs: Taxidermy, water quality science, sports management, sustainable tourism

Northeast Higher Education District Web site
Vermilion Community College is a member of the Northeast Higher Education District. The Northeast Higher Education District is a consortium of five state colleges: Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range, Rainy River and Vermilion.

Highlights

It doesn’t get any better than this. The outdoor enthusiast will appreciate the many programs and activities that only can be offered on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

• Vermilion specializes in environmental programs for students interested in outdoor careers such as forestry, fisheries, wildlife, wilderness management, outdoor leadership and land surveying.
• Men’s football, basketball, baseball; women’s volleyball, basketball, softball.
• On-campus apartment-style housing; a full meal plan is available.
• Academic and social clubs including wildlife, wilderness, wingshooters and outdoor pursuits.

Last updated: 09/09