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Alpena Community College, or ACC, was established in 1952. Initially, classes were held in the Alpena High School. ACC moved to its own campus in 1957. Currently, the sprawling main campus occupies 700 acres of land in Alpena, Michigan. The college also has a branch campus called the Huron Shores Campus located in Oscoda, Michigan. In addition, there are extension centers in Rogers City, Whittemore, and Tawas City.
Students at ACC are granted associate’s degrees in arts, science, applied science, and general studies. Certificate programs in various fields of study are also available. One can also opt for cooperative programs that allow transfers to several other colleges and universities.
The athletics department of Alpena Community College fields teams in basketball, golf, softball, club hockey, and volleyball. The teams compete in the Eastern Division Michigan Community College Athletic Association. There are also several student clubs and organization on campus, including the Phi Theta Kappa, Criminal Justice Club, Student Nurses Association, and Industrial Technology Association. The students also publish a newspaper called the “CrossCut”.
Alpena can be found in Alpena, MI (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Alpena.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Alpena are in engineering technician and construction trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at Alpena are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,058 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Alpena Community College
665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
General Phone: (989) 356-9021
http://www.alpenacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 73 | lineworker, electrician |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing |
| Business and Management | 48 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sociology, anthropology, political science, history |
| Engineering Technician | 33 | civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, energy systems tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 19 | biology, biological and physical sciences, physical sciences, physics, chemistry |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | medical assistant, pre-pharmacy, radiation therapist |
| Production Trades | 12 | tool and die tech, machinist, welding |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | system administration, information science |
| Office and Administration | 7 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | social work, child care management |
| Media | 5 | journalism, printing equipment operation |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Medicine | 4 | pre-med, pre-veterinary |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | occupational therapy |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Alpena in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 282 | 47 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 130 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Alpena had a total enrollment of 2,058 students (1,445 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 98% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Alpena participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223700)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 34 | $65,882 | 23 | $65,436 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $65,882 | 23 | $65,436 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 28 | 39 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 19 | 19 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
General Studies
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
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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