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North Hennepin Community College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2384th overall and 66th in Minnesota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
47.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,422 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
25 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
56% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,294 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,853 (8,853 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 3,228 (2.73 people per house) |
| Families | 2,338 (3.21 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 894 |
| Pop. — Asian | 930 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 30 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 69 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,065 |
| Pop. — Other | 103 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending North Hennepin Community College?
Ranks 3844th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,105 | $4,105 | $4,105 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $315 | $315 | $315 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $147 | $147 | $147 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,422 | $5,422 | $5,422 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $21,278 | $21,278 | $21,278 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $12,188 | $12,188 | $12,188 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,069  $4,422 |
$4,069  $4,422 |
$4,069  $4,422 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,100  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,200  $9,090 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,700  $6,766 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,700  $6,766 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does North Hennepin Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does North Hennepin Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
North Hennepin Community College Ranks 3885th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,624 | 210 |  26% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $917 | 209 |  25% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,724 | 35 |  4% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,986 | 259 |  31% |
| Any financial aid type | 426 |  52% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at North Hennepin Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 424 | 517 | 941 |
Hispanic | 32 | 51 | 83 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 258 | 348 | 606 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 | 32 | 45 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,588 | 2,599 | 4,187 |
Race Unknown | 165 | 201 | 366 |
| Total | 2,514 | 3,780 | 6,294 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at North Hennepin Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 231 | 343 | |
| 84 | 126 | 210 | |
| 44 | 80 | 124 | |
| 10 | 95 | 105 | |
| 18 | 44 | 62 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
North Hennepin Community College Ranks 986th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $61,071 ($61,159 male / $61,027 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 99 (33 male / 66 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 132 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,740,679 |
North Hennepin Community College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) is a community college located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Course offerings occur at various times of 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: NHCC is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
North Hennepin Community College Academics
Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, North Hennepin Community College specializes in enhancing career skills and preparing students for transfer to four-year universities to work toward bachelor’s degrees.
NHCC has Associate Degrees and Certificates in more than 25 fields, among them Accounting, American Sign Language, Business Management, Graphic Design, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Paralegal, History, Liberal Arts, Construction Management, Housing Inspection, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Lab Technology, Nursing, and Public Works.
Working with partners Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University Moorehead, and University of Wisconsin—Green Bay, NHCC offers Baccalaureate Degrees in Operations Management, Construction Management, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Business Administration, and Nursing.
North Hennepin Community College Admissions
NHCC has an open admissions policy, although special requirements are necessary for the Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Nursing programs. These requirements are generally based on academic performance; for example, the number of biology courses and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average is looked at for admission to the Nursing Program.
Transfer students should submit official transcripts from colleges they previously attended. International students must show a Financial Certificate which proves that at least $23,858 is available for tuition and other expenses, as well as demonstrate English proficiency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum scores on the TOEFL are 500 on the paper test, 173 on the computer test, or 61 on the Internet version.
North Hennepin Community College Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available for students who need assistance paying for school. Students should begin the process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be done online. NHCC’s Financial Aid Office has an April 15 deadline for fall and spring awards. Aid is generally based on financial aid.
Aid can come in the forms of Federal Pell Grants, Federal Work Study, Stafford Loans, Academic Competitiveness Grants, Minnesota State Grants, Minnesota State Work Study, and North Hennepin Community College Scholarships.
North Hennepin Community College Students
NHCC is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota’s sixth largest city. Brooklyn Park is only about twenty minutes northwest of Minneapolis, and students can use some of their spare time to visit cultural treasures such as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts,
Sports fans can catch the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome, or the baseball’s Twins at their new ballpark, Target Field. Minnesota also has the NBA’s Timberwolves and the NHL’s Wild, which play in the Target Center and the Xcel Energy Center, respectively.
Many clubs and organizations are available to North Hennepin students, including the Black Student Council Against Racism, Game Club, Hispanic Students Association, Muslim Student Association, Political Debate Club, Student Nurses’ Association, Student Senate Association, and Veterans Student Association.
The college’s Theatre Department puts on at least two productions every semester. Moreover, NHCC’s Gazzuolo Art Gallery features works and exhibits by Midwestern artists, as well as an annual exhibit of works from NHCC artists each April.
NHCC also has an extensive online learning program. Degrees offered online include Liberal Arts, Business Computer Systems and Management, and Business Management. In addition, about a dozen certificates can be earned online. Finally, NHCC has a wireless-ready campus, so students can use their laptops to connect to one of their classes.
North Hennepin Community College Athletics
The following sports can be found at NHCC:
- Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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