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Allen County Community College, also known as ACCC, is a community college located in Allen County. Kansas, United States. The college offers associate degrees in diverse areas of study. ACCC is organized into several academic departments in different areas of study including History, Business, Mathematics, Criminal Justice, and Sciences. The college also offers continuing education programs and online certificates.
ACCC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams participate in a wide variety of sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The sports teams are nicknamed the Red Devils. The college campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students.
Allen County Community College is in Iola, KS. Iola is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Allen County Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,773 students study at Allen County Community College (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Allen County Community College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Allen County Community College attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Allen County Community College
1801 N Cottonwood
Iola, KS 66749
http://www.allencc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 566 | health aide, EMT paramedic, medication aide, pre-nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | general studies, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, foreign language and literature, speech and rhetoric, library science, English composition, history |
| Science | 51 | biology, physical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, sales and marketing, management information systems, retail, accounting, business |
| Education and Teaching | 35 | education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, physical therapy |
| Art Studies | 8 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health and medical administrative, health care facilities management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 6 | farm management, agriculture |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, journalism |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care management, social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer networking, computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | pre-pharmacy |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Construction Trades | 0 | property management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technician |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory, pre-veterinary |
Number of programs and degrees for Allen County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 560 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 277 | 54 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Allen County Community College had a total enrollment of 2,773 students (1,941 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Allen County Community College offers campus housing for 246 of its 1,941 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Iola, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,920 |
| Room and board | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 420 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,340 |
Financial Aid:
Allen County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190100)
Allen County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 17 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $41,224 | 14 | $38,212 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $41,224 | 14 | $38,212 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 62 | 145 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Track | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 39 | 65 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Medication Aide
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Allen County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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