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Black Hawk College, also referred to as BHC, is a coeducational, community college located in Moline, Illinois. BHC was originally established as Moline Community College in 1946 to provide higher education to World War II veterans. In 1965, the College was renamed to Black Hawk College and became part of the system of higher education of the state of Illinois. The College now grants admission to more than 15,000 students every year.
The departments of Black Hawk College include:
The college's sports teams are called the BHC Warriors. The official mascot is called the Warriors. BHC sponsors men's golf, basketball, and baseball, and women's basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Black Hawk is located in a small city, in Moline, IL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Black Hawk top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study science, agricultural science and management, and animal science and care.
Black Hawk maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Black Hawk tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 6,311 students (4,035 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Black Hawk College provides the environment and resources for individuals to become lifelong learners."
More complete details are provided below.
Black Hawk College
6600-34th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265-5899
General Phone: (309) 796-5000
http://www.bhc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 286 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 124 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Science | 82 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Administration | 44 | medical records tech, medical transcription, medical billing |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 38 | agriculture, agricultural management, agricultural production, agricultural mechanization, agricultural machine tech, crop production |
| Animal Science And Care | 38 | equine science, animal husbandry, equestrian studies |
| Office And Administration | 31 | office data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Business And Management | 29 | retail, accounting technology, banking |
| Production Trades | 27 | machinist, welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 17 | medical coding |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer networking, web design, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electromechanical tech, manufacturing tech, robotics tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration, security and loss prevention |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | automobile mechanics |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 1 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Black Hawk in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 607 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 145 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 29 | 5 |
In 2007, Black Hawk had a total enrollment of 6,311 students (4,035 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 93% |
| Iowa | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Moline, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Black Hawk participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 163800)
Black Hawk has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 33 | $70,512 | 25 | $72,798 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $58,800 | 13 | $55,755 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $47,907 | 17 | $47,400 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $41,736 | 17 | $43,057 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $60,418 | 72 | $56,702 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 48 | 99 |
| Basketball | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 27 | 35 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agriculture, General
Crop Production
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Equestrian/Equine Studies
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Black Hawk Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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