School Overview
Vermillion Community College (abbreviated VCC and locally referred to at just “Vermillion”) is a two-year, public community college located in the city of Ely, Minnesota, in the Arrowhead Region of the state just outside of the Superior National Forest.
The college’s campus sits on a 40-acre expanse that is situated adjacent to the Waters Canoe Wilderness Area. Given its proximity to the great outdoors, many of the institutions programs focus on outdoor education, resource management and natural resources.
VCC is a regionally accredited institution that grants two-year associate degrees in various disciplines including biology, performing arts, business, journalism, teacher education (over 20 programs), civil engineering, English, various health sciences, natural resources (7 programs), parks and recreation, physical sciences (4 programs), criminal justice, aviation and social sciences. Many of the colleges associate degrees are oriented toward preparing students to enter the work force upon graduation, while others function as transfer degrees to a four-year college or university.
General Information
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Admission Office 1900 East Camp Street Ely, MN 55731-9989 (218) 235-2191 (800) 657-3608 Fax: (218) 235-2173 [email protected] Contact: Jeff Nelson Director of Enrollment Services |
Main Address 1900 East Camp Street Ely, MN 55731 (218) 235-2191 www.vcc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 610 Degree-seeking undergrads: 610 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements Not reported |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Drama/Theater Arts A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric A Education Art Teacher Education A Engineering Civil Engineering A English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Environmental Health A History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Prelaw A Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies A Parks, Recreation & Fitness Parks, Recreation & Fitness – General A Physical Sciences Astronomy A Physics A Psychology Psychology – General A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A Social Sciences Criminology A Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Vermilion Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (218) 235-2100 |
| Website: | www.vcc.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://webproc.mnscu.edu/adm/public/studentWelcome?campusId=147 |
| Address: | 1900 East Camp Street, Ely, MN 55731 |
| Setting: | 33 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 653 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 653 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $5,278 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $6,447 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 87% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,375 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Vermilion Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Vermilion Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 4 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 3 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 13 | 14 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Vermilion Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Vermilion Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $5,278 |
| Out-of-state | $6,447 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 146 | 87% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 115 | 68% | $4,375 |
| Student loan aid | 119 | 71% | $6,429 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 279 | 43% | $4,402 |
| Federal student loans | 285 | 44% | $5,491 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Vermilion Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Vermilion Community College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 0 | 0 | 0 | Percent admitted | % | % | % |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | % | % | % |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Vermilion Community College Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 653 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 653 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Vermilion Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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