Itasca Community College

1851 Hwy 169 E, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

http://www.itascacc.edu/

School Description

Provided by Itasca Community College

Itasca Community College provides accessible academic and career-related education which contributes to the social and economic health of the region, empowers learners to meet or exceed their expectations, and fosters critical thinking and civic and global engagement.

An education should provide you with the necessary tools to meet life's challenges. At Itasca, you will learn to identify your personal interests and have opportunities to develop and nurture your natural abilities. We are committed to preparing our students to become tomorrow's leaders.

To best serve the unique needs of first-year students, we will: > give students individual attention in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. >provide high-quality instruction >communicate and uphold high academic expectations >establish positive advising relationship >support and environment in which students experience and express diverse worldviews. >offer a comprehensive range of activities to enhance learning and personal growth >encourage students to make connections with others on the campus and in the community >evaluate the results of our efforts and us them for continuous improvement. Out commitment is to provide every student with the BEST PLACE TO START.

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Itasca Community College

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Itasca Community College (known as ICC with the slogan "THE BEST PLACE TO START") is a two-year community college located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. It was founded in 1922 and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

Enrollment for the 2006-2007 school year is about 1200 students, and the school has 40 full-time faculty members. Itasca offers diplomas in practical nursing, wildland fire fighting, and pulp and paper; associate's degrees in applied science in engineering, accounting, forestry/natural resources, and pulp and paper; and professional certificates in child development, geographic information systems, and nursing.

ICC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (Region XIII). The school fields teams in seven sports, four for men (baseball, basketball, wrestling, and American football) and three for women (softball, volleyball, and basketball). Teams compete in the Minnesota Community College Conference. At the NJCAA National Wrestling Championship held in Rochester, Minnesota on February 22-24, 2007, heavyweight Chris Miller became ICC's first national champion.

Forty-two members of the United States and Denmark Mass Communication Delegation from Itasca Community College (ICC) went to the Twin Cities on Tuesday,September 2, 2008 for the Republican National Convention. According to participants, which included 26 Danish exchange students, the most memorable part of the one-day trip was observing the massive security presence.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
81%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,410
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Degree Programs at Itasca Community College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Forest Management/ Forest Resources Management
        A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Engineering

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    • General Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Cartography
        Students of Cartography learn the systematic process of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. The program includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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  • Technology

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    • Web Design and Internet See more schools with programs in Web Design and Internet
      • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
        A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks; server installation and maintenance; web page design and editing; information resources management; web policy and procedures; Internet applications of information systems security; user interfacing and usability research; and relevant management and communications skills.
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Certificate Programs at Itasca Community College

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Forest Management/ Forest Resources Management
        A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of forestry and natural resources management to the administration of forest lands and related resources. Includes instruction in silviculture, forest mensuration, forest protection, inventorying, biometrics, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, forest policy and economics, forest land use planning, fire protection and management, and related administrative skills.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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  • Education

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      • Teacher Assistant/Aide
        A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments.
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  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

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    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services See more schools with programs in Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
      • Child Care Provider/Assistant
        Individuals in this program are prepared for the demands and challenges of providing home, family, residential, or institutional-based child care services. Student preparation includes instruction in child growth and development; nutrition; recreation; planning and supervision of play and learning activities; child abuse and neglect prevention; parent-child relationships; and applicable legal and administrative requirements.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
        A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.
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  • Social Sciences

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    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies See more schools with programs in Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
      • American Indian/Native American Studies
        This program studies the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of at least one of the American Indian, Aleut, Inuit, Hawaiian and other native peoples of the Americas from earliest times until the present. The program places emphasis on U.S. and Canadian populations and their problems, but it includes reference to Caribbean and Latin American native peoples.
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    • Geography See more schools with programs in Geography
      • Cartography
        Students of Cartography learn the systematic process of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. The program includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 81%
Part-Time 19%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 87%
Other 13%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Minnesota 87%
Wisconsin 2%
Louisiana 1%
South Dakota 0%
North Dakota 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,424 $ 5,410  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,942 $ 4,928  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 482 $ 482  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,026 38%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,140 41%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,566 28%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,181 45%  
Any Aid:
  73%  

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Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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