North Hennepin Community College

7411 85th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55445

Website: North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College

North Hennepin Community College School Description

North Hennepin Community College is committed to educating a diverse community of learners to maximize their intellectual, creative and leadership potential.

One of the largest community colleges in the state, North Hennepin Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system - comprised of 32 public institutions. We serve more than 9,230 students with credit offerings and an additional 6,600 people from 260+ organizations with continuing education and customized training.

We offer small classes taught by highly educated faculty who bring experience and a passion for teaching to the classroom. In addition to many programs designed to help students succeed, flexible scheduling to fit any busy schedule and partnerships with universities to offer baccalaureate degrees on our campus ... we also host numerous theater productions, art exhibits and choral concerts as well as lectureships, fund raising events and public service activities throughout the year.

Throughout the past four decades, North Hennepin Community College has had an overwhelming number of successful students, outstanding alumni, solid business partnerships and dedicated faculty and staff. Enrollment has grown to more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students each year. New programs and degrees continue to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve and new facilities provide comfortable and productive learning environments for our students.

North Hennepin Community College thrives on allowing students the opportunity to experience a diverse educational environment. We encourage our students to express their thoughts and feelings openly, and in a respectable manner, by providing an environment that is inclusive of all students regardless of their race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, accent, sex, gender identity, socioeconomic status, age, and disability status, as well as religious, spiritual, political, and cultural viewpoints or practices. Our hope is that our students will learn from other fellow students by expressing their views while utilizing an open mind, active listening skills, and an engaged voice in the dialogue.

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North Hennepin Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is a community college located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

History

The college was established in 1966 under the name North Hennepin State Junior College and held its first classes in Osseo Junior High School in Osseo, Minnesota. In 1969, the college moved to its current location at 7411 85th Avenue in Brooklyn Park and in 1972 changed to its current name.

The campus site is consisting of nine brick buildings, a central courtyard, accessible parking lots, and a nature preserve area.

About

North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers coursework as well as pre-professional programs for transfer to baccalaureate programs. It also aims to prepare students for immediate entry into careers.

Each year, more than 9,000 students are enrolled in credit classes, and 3,000 are enrolled in continuing education classes and customized training.

Programs

Course offerings occur at various times of the year:

  • Credit courses - Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • Short-term, non-credit classes - continuously throughout the year

The following classes are offered weekdays, weeknights, and weekends at the Brooklyn Park Campus, Buffalo High School in Buffalo, and other off-campus locations:

  • Online classes
  • Traditional classes
  • Web-enhanced classes

Noted people

Notable faculty include Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry and recipient of 2008 U.S. Professor of the Year award from CASE

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
57%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 4,422
Students Receiving Aid:
52%
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North Hennepin Community College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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North Hennepin Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 57%
Part-Time 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 67%
African-American 15%
Asian 9%
Other 8%
Hispanic 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 99%
Wisconsin 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

North Hennepin Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,422    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,105    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 315    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,624 26%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 917 25%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,724 4%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,986 31%  
Any Aid:
  52%  

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