Ancilla College was founded in 1937 by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, a Catholic religious congregation. It was originally established as an extension site for DePaul University and became a separate entity in 1966. The campus of Ancilla College occupies 63 acres in Donaldson, Indiana. The college offers associate's, and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificate courses of study. Students can also opt for transfer degree programs. The academic divisions of Ancilla College are:
Ancilla College sponsors athletics teams in baseball, golf, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The teams are called the Chargers, and they are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Students are also involved in organizations like Phi Theta Kappa, and they publish an on-campus newspaper known as "The Ancilla Times".
Ancilla is located in a rural area, in Donaldson, IN. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Ancilla is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at Ancilla often study education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at Ancilla benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Ancilla offers classes to 511 students (395 full-time equivalent).
The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Ancilla College
9601 S. Union Road
Donaldson, IN 46513-0001
General Phone: (574) 936-8898
http://www.ancilla.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 28 | business management, business |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, social services, humanities |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support and Technology | 9 | health service and sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | behavioral sciences |
| Medicine | 3 | medical preparatory |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | network management |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Office and Administration | 0 | business support services |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Ancilla in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 115 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Ancilla had a total enrollment of 511 students (395 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Ancilla participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178400)
Ancilla has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $43,193 | 3 | $43,694 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,247 | 9 | $40,513 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $45,806 | 13 | $41,423 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 38 | 86 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 28 | 32 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ancilla Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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