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Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Coon Rapids, MN · Suburb · 4,201 students
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$16,434
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
27%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$48,342
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids is widely recognized for offering the most affordable tuition in Minnesota, anchored by its exceptionally strong Nursing program and unique Associate of Fine Arts degrees. Students enjoy a welcoming, community-focused campus culture enriched by active student clubs, a vibrant performing arts scene, and dedicated faculty mentors. What truly sets the college apart is its beautiful campus situated directly along the banks of the Mississippi River, combined with seamless transfer pathways that allow students to easily transition their credits to four-year universities.


Wikipedia:Anoka–Ramsey Community College is a public community college in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Founded in 1965, the college annually serves more than 12,500 students as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, as well as certificate programs. Anoka–Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college also focuses on providing professional development and continuing education programs for working adults. Over 5,570 registrants enroll in these courses each year.

Location
Coon Rapids, MN, 55433-3470 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
21 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,682$5,682
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$21,068$21,068 est.
Average net price$16,434Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,682
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$21,068 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,434
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,788
$30–48k
$14,347
$48–75k
$16,181
$75–110k
$18,527
$110k+
$20,510
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
27%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
28% graduated · 38% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,217
10 yrs after entry$48,342
Debt
Median at graduation$13,500
Monthly payment$143
Middle 50% owe$4k–$15.8k
90th percentile$28,419
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
26 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$38,207
Independent
36%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
55%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
8%
Black
17%
Asian
7%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division III · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
53%
Faculty salary
$9,471/mo
Teaching spend
$6,929
per student
Federal loans
14%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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