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Itasca Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 116
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 51%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Itasca Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Itasca Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Itasca Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Itasca Community College is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Itasca Community College is 51% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Itasca Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,788

Cost of attendance at Itasca Community College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,086

Cost of attendance at Itasca Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Itasca Community College received on average $4,869 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,869
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 44% $4,260 $298,176
Other Federal Grant 91 57% $4,250 $386,744
State Grant/Scholarships 68 43% $1,811 $123,145
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 26 16% $1,549 $40,274
Total Grant & Scholarships 113 71% $4,869 $550,163

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Itasca Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Itasca Community College students is 30.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 23.8%.

30.3%

  • African American 8.3% 5 students
  • white 43.2% 60 students
  • International Students 57.1% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 10.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Itasca Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Itasca Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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