Vermilion is located in Northern Minnesota. Many of our programs focus on Natural Resources and outdoor-based education with a Liberal Arts foundation.
Vermilion Community College is located in the Northern Minnesota town of Ely. Students come from around the world to study in specialized fields, including the natural sciences, outdoor education, wildlife, law enforcement, business, and liberal arts.Vermilion's location on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) gives our students over a million acres in their backyard in which to play and learn.
Many students also choose Vermilion for its excellent bsiness and liberal arts programs featuring small classes and close faculty-student interaction. Students have the opportunity to study with many focus areas while still getting to enjoy the surroundings of Vermilion's location.
Vermilion also offers residential housing, student life programs, resident life programing, and much more!
Vermilion Community College educates people from all walks of life to become well-rounded, ethical citizens prepared to work, live, and learn in a changing world, especially the natural world that surrounds us.
