Alpena can be found in Alpena, Michigan (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Alpena.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study.
Alpena is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 1,887 students were enrolled in Alpena.
More complete details are provided below.
Alpena Community College
666 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
General Phone: (989) 356-9021
Admissions Phone: (989) 356-9021
Financial Aid Phone: (989) 356-9021
http://www.alpenacc.edu
Alpena awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 50 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, political science, sociology, geography, English, history, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, pre-nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, drafting, energy systems tech, water quality and recycling tech |
| Construction Trades | 26 | lineworker, electrician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, corrections |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | child care management, social work, human services, community organization |
| Science | 11 | biological and physical sciences, biology, physical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | medical assistant, pre-pharmacy, clinical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | system administration, computer and info science, information science |
| Medicine | 7 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, executive secretary, office management, general office occupations, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 5 | tool and die tech |
| Media | 5 | journalism, printing equipment operation |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant, legal secretary, pre-law |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | occupational therapy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Alpena in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 246 | 66 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 18 |
In 2005, Alpena had a total enrollment of 1,887 students (1,272 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alpena, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (989) 356-9021
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Alpena participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (989) 356-9021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 29 | $60,433 | 19 | $59,079 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $60,433 | 19 | $59,079 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 32 | 47 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 17 | 17 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Social Work
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alpena Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships
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