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Allegany is located in Cumberland, Maryland (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Allegany is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and office and administration.
Allegany is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Allegany has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,666 enrolled students in 2005.
Allegany offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Allegany College of Maryland is a lifelong learning community dedicated to excellence in education and responsive to the changing needs of the communities we serve. Our focus is the preparation of individuals in mind, body, and spirit for lives of fulfillment, leadership, and service in a diverse and global society. We are committed to engaging students in rich and challenging learning opportunities within a small college atmosphere that is known for its personal touch."
More complete details are provided below.
Allegany College Of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
General Phone: (301) 784-5000
Admissions Phone: (301) 784-5199
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 784-5213
http://www.allegany.edu
Allegany awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 146 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 141 | liberal arts and humanities, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 121 | dental hygienist, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant, medical lab tech, mental health services tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Business And Management | 95 | MIS, business management, business |
| Office And Administration | 64 | administrative assistant |
| Medicine | 54 | health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | computer systems tech, engineering technician |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | forest technology |
| Media | 7 | communications tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Hospitality | 3 | tourism and travel |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Allegany in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 520 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 201 | 11 |
In 2005, Allegany had a total enrollment of 3,666 students (2,608 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 57% |
| Pennsylvania | 31% |
| West Virginia | 7% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Allegany offers campus housing for 236 of its 2,608 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cumberland, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 784-5199
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,354 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,254 |
| Room and board | $ 6,750 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 774 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Allegany participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 784-5213
Allegany has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $73,219 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $56,705 | 3 | $44,808 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $47,352 | 8 | $42,573 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $38,944 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $55,613 | 14 | $46,209 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $56,910 | 11 | $54,298 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $41,550 | 15 | $43,480 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $37,563 | 10 | $34,250 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $30,916 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $48,290 | 40 | $42,891 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Basketball | 11 | 2 | 13 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Allegany Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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