Anoka Ramsey Community College

Anoka-Ramsey Community College's main campus is situated in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, approximately 20 miles north of downtown Minneapolis along the Mississippi River. The suburban campus features modern academic buildings and laboratory facilities spread across 103 acres of natural woodland. As part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, ARCC offers associate degrees and certificates, with strong programs in nursing, business, and liberal arts. The campus provides dedicated spaces for its fine arts programs, including a performing arts center and visual arts facilities, while also maintaining modern science laboratories and computer centers. Students typically commute to campus, though the college maintains partnerships with nearby apartment complexes for student housing options.