Established 1965 Students 4,501 Total enrollment 12,256 (2011) Colors Blue, Gold | President Dr. Kent Hanson Phone +1 763-433-1100 Founded 1965 | |
Type Public Community College Location Coon Rapids and Cambridge, Minnesota, United States Campus Suburban 103 acres (42 ha) Address 11200 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, USA Notable alumni Connie Bernardy, Mary Kiffmeyer, Rod Grams, Andy Hillebregt, Chris Eaton Similar Anoka Technical College, North Hennepin Communi, Hennepin Technical College, Inver Hills Community College, Metropolitan State University Profiles | ||
Anoka ramsey community college is finalist for aspen prize
Anoka-Ramsey Community College, with campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids, Minnesota, has been a provider of higher education and training in the north suburban area of Minneapolis–St. Paul and east central Minnesota since 1965.
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- Anoka ramsey community college is finalist for aspen prize
- Welcome to anoka ramsey community college
- History
- Location
- Accreditation
- References
Annually, the college serves more than 12,500 students as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, as well as certificate programs. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
The college also focuses on providing professional development and continuing education programs for working adults. Over 5,570 registrants enroll in these courses each year.
Welcome to anoka ramsey community college
History
Beginning in 1965 with 600 students in a wing of Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Anoka-Ramsey Community College has grown considerably. In 1967 the college moved to the current Coon Rapids Campus of approximately 103 acres (42 ha). The Cambridge Campus opened in 1978 and has shown consistent growth in enrollment and facilities. In addition, students may complete many Anoka-Ramsey college courses at convenient off-site locations throughout neighboring communities.
Location
Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids Campus is located on the banks of the Mississippi River twenty miles (32 km) north of downtown Minneapolis at 11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. The Cambridge Campus is located just off west Highway 95 on the Rum River at 300 Spirit River Dr. S, Cambridge, MN 55008.
Accreditation
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. http://www.ncahlc.org/
The associate degree Registered Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) nationally accredits the Physical Therapist Assistant program.