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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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in media, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.
Applicants to Central Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 6,531 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Central Community College are 40 years old or older.
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.
Central Community College
3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
General Phone: (308) 398-4222
http://www.cccneb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 293 | industrial mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Business and Management | 229 | business management, vehicle parts marketing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 139 | computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 136 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 133 | building inspection and management, electrician |
| Liberal Arts | 130 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 127 | drafting, electronics tech, quality control tech |
| Office and Administration | 118 | administrative assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 99 | child care management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | dental assistant, medical assistant, dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Production Trades | 55 | welding, machinist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 49 | clinical social work |
| Media | 40 | digital communications |
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical records tech, health care facilities management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 25 | agricultural management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 24 | commercial art |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 20 | applied horticulture |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | restaurant and catering management |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 802 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 560 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 370 | 27 |
In 2007-2008, Central Community College had a total enrollment of 6,531 students (3,821 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Central Community College offers campus housing for 389 of its 3,821 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,180 |
| Room and board | $ 4,688 |
| 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)
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 | 76 | $48,987 | 79 | $48,726 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $48,987 | 79 | $48,726 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Basketball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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 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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