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Central Community College

Central Community College

Central Community College, or CCC, was founded in 1971 and is one of six community college areas in Nebraska, United States. The college is governed by an 11-member Board of Governors that is elected by voters in the 25 county service area. The college is a multi-campus community college. The main campus is situated in Grand Island and covers 15 acres. Other campuses are situated in Columbus and Hastings.

CCC offers more than 30 career and technical education programs with a focus on degree, diploma, and certificate programs. It also offers an academic transfer program for students who want to complete the first two years of a bachelors degree before transferring to a fout-year college or university.

Overview of Central Community College

Students attend Central Community College in Grand Island, NE, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Central Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in media, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.

Central Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Central Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Student Body

There are 6,531 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Central Community College are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Central Community College offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide access to quality student-centered instructional and learning support systems for individuals desiring higher learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Community College

Central Community College
3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
General Phone: (308) 398-4222
http://www.cccneb.edu

Central Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair172autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC
Business And Management153business management, vehicle parts marketing
Office And Administration121administrative assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine121licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Liberal Arts104liberal arts and sciences
Engineering Technician99drafting, electronics tech, quality control tech
Medical Support And Technology81medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech
Construction Trades77building inspection and management, electrician
Family And Social Work61child care management
Media51digital communications
Computer Science And Engineering48computer and info science
Medical Administration47medical records tech, health care facilities management
Production Trades43welding, machinist
Therapy And Counseling34clinical social work
Landscaping And Horticulture31applied horticulture
Photography And Commercial Art21commercial art
Law13legal assistant
Agricultural Science And Management13agricultural management
Cooking And Culinary Arts10restaurant and catering management
Security And Law Enforcement4criminal justice and safety

Number of programs and degrees for Central Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree53433
Award of less than 1 academic year44926
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years32127

Student Body

In 2007, Central Community College had a total enrollment of 6,531 students (3,617 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White83%
Black1%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1816%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-249%
25-2910%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Nebraska98%

Central Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time33 %

Central Community College Room and Board (2007)

Central Community College offers campus housing for 389 of its 3,617 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Grand Island, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Central Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,190
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,180
Room and board$ 3,944
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 1,980

Financial Aid:
Central Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2099500)

Central Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track7177

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year71$46,83477$46,271
All faculty totalacademic year71$46,83477$46,271

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total141125
Basketball14014
All Other Sports01111

Central Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

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

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work

Central Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Central Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Central Community College % of degrees in media
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Central Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Central Community College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Central Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Central Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Central Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Central Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Central Community College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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