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Minnesota North College - Vermilion

Minnesota North College - Vermilion
1900 East Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731-9989

Official telephone: (218) 235-2191
Toll-free telephone: (800) 657-3608
Fax number: (218) 235-2173
Website: www.vcc.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 19
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 25%

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 520 acres
City or town school is located in: Ely
Population of city/town: 3,482
Nearest major city: Duluth
Distance of nearest major city: 100 miles
Population of nearest major city: 85,000

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (100%)
  • single-student apartments
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 75%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 45%
Percent of students who live off campus: 55%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 40%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 115
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Historical museum. Theatre.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook
School newspaper(s): The Oracle, published bi-monthly
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
choral groups, drama

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Paul McDonald,
Athletic Director
School colors: blue and gold
School mascot: Ironmen and Ironwomen
Athletic conference memberships: Member of NJCAA, Division III

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. lll
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. lll
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. lll
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. lll
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. lll
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. lll

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 25%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 40%
Athletic facilities:
gymnasium, locker and weight rooms
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, boot hockey, bowling, dodgeball, football, Frisbee golf, skiing, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, wrestling club

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Duluth (100 miles)
Nearest other airport: Ely (6 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Duluth (100 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 30%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

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