About Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Founded in 1965, Anoka-Ramsey Community College. is a college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 9,058 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 29:1. There are 126 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Anoka-Ramsey Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at ARCC are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
64%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
9%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
55%
“Sometimes, but not often”
27%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
9%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
9%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
91%
“I feel extremely safe”
55%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
18%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
73%
“They keep regular office hours”
27%
“They”re always available”
45%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
9%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
64%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
9%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
55%
“Sometimes, but not often”
27%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
9%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
9%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
91%
“I feel extremely safe”
55%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
18%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
18%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
73%
“They keep regular office hours”
27%
“They”re always available”
45%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
9%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
27%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
9%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Anoka-Ramsey Community College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 1.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    7 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    12 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    13 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    13 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 62 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    13 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    13 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    12 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Anoka-Ramsey Community College?

16 Students rated Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Phillip - 02/27/2023

I have been attending ARCC for two years and my experience was pretty decent. I will disclose that this is the first college that I have attended, but this is still a decent college nevertheless. There is a wide variety of courses and majors with an equally diverse community. The campus is on the smaller side, so going from class to class should not prove too difficult. In addition to this, the layout of the school is very organized.

Kara

It's a good school to start at. People are great, and there are plenty of opportunities to socialize, join clubs, and learn outside of class. Courses are not too expensive, so you won't break the bank here. You can work and take classes to save up for a university after getting your generals here at ARCC.

Chloe

Community colleges are undoubtedly beneficial to those who actually experience it. Being a good and involved student throughout high school, I had always pictured myself going to a big university, and was even shocked myself when I ended up staying in my hometown to addend ARCC. I was excited to start as I knew I would be saving money, time, and effort in my college endeavors by staying home, but I soon found that the benefits didn't outweigh the negatives for me. I have become accustomed to feeling like I'm missing out on college life, making new friends, attending sporting events, living on my own, and finding myself. Though I truly think AR is a great school and community college is such a responsible route to take, it definitely isn't the right path for everyone, and I unfortunately learned that the hard way.

Kathryn

Its a good school if you are looking for something close to home and very affordable compared to universities. I'm personally going here because I want to get my generals out of the way before going to a university to do my major. so instead of paying around 18000 a academic year I'm only paying about 5000.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Anoka-Ramsey Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Anoka-Ramsey Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time to when I was a senior in high school i would tell myself a couple things about college life. the first thing i would tell myself is to get more involved with things that the school offers, like sports and clubs. I was not having fun at AR untill I started working in the athletic office, and I made a ton of new friend. Another thing I would tell myself is to study, study, study. College requires a lot more effort and time then high school does for students to get the grades they want and need. If I could go back and tell myself these things I think my first year of college would have been not only easier bu a lot more fun.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There are too many people for how small it is. we have a very large parking lot and when that fills up we have an overflow lot but that even fills up by 10 am every morning so people are forced to park in a business's back lot, which is really far away to walk in the cold Minnesota winter days.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for their great nursing program . I have heard so many positive things about the program along with how helpful the instuctors are. It is also known for the convenience with all of the different locations.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    Lowest tuition in the state!

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I don't think that we can just pick certain kids to attend this school. Besides the nursing program, there are many other programs that will help any student succeedd in the future. I do believe that any student that wants to futher their education would be a perfect fit for this school. All of the students are very nice and helpful as well.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is basically like high school, except people get to leave when they're done with classes, getting involved with the school makes your time there a lot more fun.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are layedback, easy going, fun at lunch time, respectful of others, not judgemental and very interesting!

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    My school has the lowest tuition price in the state of Minnesota. I also think the educators do well connecting with students.

    Read all  1 answers
  10. What are the academics like at your school?

    I work very hard in school and it seems to pay off. This last semester I finished with a 4.0. I am not one of those people who do not have to study at all and get an "A" in a class; I have to put in time and effort to excel and I do that with every course that I take. I have a 3.62 right now but I am working very hard to get my GPA higher.

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  11. What are the most popular classes offered?

    English, Math, Computer classes

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  12. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I have been on the Dean's List for the past two semesters as well as accepted to the National Honors Society club at my school. Theater is also a popular club and they do a great job with their performances.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I don't think there is a single person who "shouldn't" attend school. School can benefit everyone, just maybe in different ways. Some people think they are not cut out for school, but I believe this is simply not true. Learning new things and expanding your mind is helpful for anyone. There are also those individuals who may think they are too old to go back to school. I believe that idea is completely false. As long as you put something into your learning, there is no possible way you won't get something back out of it.

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  14. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I have time to do so much! The school has flexible class hours that I can make work for my job, socializing, doing homework and chilling out! Even though I am a full time student I get an hour of work out time Monday through Thursday (I don't have class on Friday) and then about an hour or so to relax or do some homework before a 6 hour evening shift at work. I usually am able to get to bed at 10:30 every night because I have such an organized schedual to fit my life into!

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  15. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is that I can't take as many classes as I would like to take at one time. However, I think this is probably the case at all schools. Being an older student with a family to support, I would like to get my degree as soon as possible so I can begin doing my part to put the bread on the table so to speak. If it were up to me colleges would offer non-stop programs where you omit breaks and obtain a degree as quickly as possible.

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Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

9,058

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

73% of students attending Anoka-Ramsey Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 41% were awarded federal grants. While 39% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$4,979

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$7,575

Room and Board

13,754

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,511
$30 - $48K
$9,835
$48 - $75K
$12,157
$75 - $110K
$14,451
$110K & UP
$14,777

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