Mesabi Range at a Glance
Degrees & Programs at Mesabi Range : AA degrees cover the first two years of most programs for transfer to four-year institutions. AAS degrees are two-year career programs designed for immediate employment. Certificate and diploma programs are one or two-year career programs designed for immediate employment in areas such as automotive technician, carpentry, fire suppression technician, masonry, practical nursing and welding.
Student Body: Enrollment - 1,700 Student/Faculty Ratio - 18 to 1 The majority of Mesabi Range students come from local community high schools Virginia, Eveleth, and Mesabi East. Liberal arts is the most popular major, followed by practical nursing.
Scholarships: $100,000 in scholarships awarded annually through the Mesabi Range Foundation.
Financial Aid: About 80% of dependent students received aid last year. Awards vary with an average of $3,600.
Student Services: disability services, counseling, academic advising, learning center, tutoring, student support services, on-line advising, and minority services.
Location: Campuses in Virginia and Eveleth Minnesota. Mesabi Range is one-half hour from Giant's Ridge Golf & Ski Resort in the heart of Northeastern Minnesota.
On-Campus Housing: apartment-style furnished units located on Virginia campus.
Activities: bar-b-ques, campus-wide social activities, career program clubs, danceline, homecoming, intramural athletics, Mii-Gii-Zii-Sug club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, student senate, theater, vocal and instrumental music.
Athletics: football, basketball, baseball, women's basketball, volleyball and softball.
Administration:
- Dr. Tina Royer, Provost
- David Dailey, Dean of Students
