Mesabi Range Community and Technical College has campuses in both Virginia and Eveleth, Minnesota. With a student body of 1700 and a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, Mesabi Range is an excellent choice for your associate’s degree, transfer degree or for brushing up on skills you already have. Financial Aid is available for qualifying students.
MRCTC offers a vast academic program. You can earn your Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or study for a professional certificate in a number of fields. MRCTC is also the perfect school at which to begin your college career; offering a wide range of classes that will easily transfer to a four-year college or university.
There are a wide range of online courses offered at MRCTC. Distance learning may be particularly convenient for those non-traditional students who hole part- or full-time employment.
Campus Living
On campus housing is available for all students. Apartments offer four bedrooms, each with a single bed, desk chair and door lock. Residents will share one of two bathrooms, a full kitchen and a common area (or living room). Washer and dryers are provided in each four-unit apartment and telephone jacks are provided in each bedroom.
Tuition
Tuition and fees at MRCTC are $142.68/credit for residents and $182.16 for non-residents. The fee rate for all students, regardless of residency, is $18.81 per credit hour. Total tuition, based on 15 credit hours, is $2,422.35 for residents and $3,014.55 for non-residents. Students choosing to live on campus will pay an additional $1986.00 per semester for rent and fees.
Financial aid is available to students who qualify. MRCTC offers pell grants, student loans and scholarships. Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order to continue receiving financial aid. Guidelines are available in the financial aid office at MRCTC.
Athletics
MRCTC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Student athletes will compete against teams in the Minnesota Community College Conference. If you don’t want to play on an organized sports team, you can join an intramural team like basketball, hockey or volleyball.
Continuing Education
MRCTC is much more than a community and technical college. The school houses a Continuing Education Division to enable those currently working to enhance their skills and broaden their scope of employment. College for Kids is available each year for children entering grades one through six. Hands-on learning introduces children to education programming and technology. In July, children entering grades seven through ten can attend STEM camp; spending a week learning about STEM careers and how they can aid their community.
Admissions
If you are interested in attending MRCTC you can schedule a campus tour to see if the college is the right one for you. You can apply to the college, both in person and online, by submitting an application and a $20 application fee. Included in your application packet must be your high school transcript or GED, college or technical school transcripts and, if applying for financial aid, you must fill out the FAFSA either online or at MRCTC.
If you are simply interested in taking a course or two, you may also apply as a non-degree seeking student but please note, the same tuition and fees will apply for any classes you take.
