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1501 Highway 71
International Falls, MN 56649
United States

Associate Degree
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
15,888
Living Off-Campus
15,888
Living with Family
15,888
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $10,156 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $6,340
$48,001-$75,000: $10,800
$75,001-$110,000: $13,773
Over $110,000: $12,763

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
17:1
Size of Student Body
179
Average Class Size
17
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 17%
Hispanic: 23%
White: 42%
International Students: 9%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 57%
20 to 24: 29%
25 to 34: 9%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 46%
Women: 52%
New entering students who are transfers
21%

Graduation Rate for Two-Year Programs
36%
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Completers within 3 years by race
White: 44%
Completers within 3 years by Gender
Men: 35%
Women: 39%
Retention Rate
58%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 39%
Part-time: 75%
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$5,592

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $2,072
Federal grant aid: $4,480
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $3,850
$30,001-$48,000: $7,424
$48,001-$75,000: $4,974
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002355
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $7,203
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 36%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 50%

Application Fee
$20
  • System applications (online)
  • System applications (paper)
  • School applications (online)
  • School applications (paper)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Students can demonstrate their academic readiness based on their performance on a variety of assessments. Students may submit any of the following assessment scores to determine their course placement and enrollment into college-level courses. Subject area test scores from a nationally normed college entrance exam, including the ACT and the SAT. Students who attended a Minnesota high school can submit subject area test scores from the high school Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA) in reading and mathematics. Subject area test scores from a course placement assessment, Accuplacer, may also be considered to demonstrate academic readiness to enroll in college-level courses.
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Financial Aid Application Deadline

There are many ways to get financial assistance at RRCC ~ from grants and loans to work-study employment and scholarships. RRCC provides a comprehensive array of aid options in addition to assistance as you navigate the process of obtaining financial assistance. In fact, over 90% of RRCC students receive some form of financial aid and we award over $200,000 in scholarships annually.

Open Admissions Deadline

No deadline

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Associate Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 25% $36,020
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 25% $36,020
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.