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Central Oregon Community College, also referred to as COCC, is a community college established in 1962. The main campus covers 201 acres in Bend, Oregon but classes are also offered on the 25 acre Redmond campus. COCC annually enrolls more than 7,000 credit students and over 9,000 non-credit students.
Central Oregon Community College offers a wide variety of academic programs. Students can choose from courses in accounting, addiction studies, art, aviation science, business administration, humanities, law, literature, science, music, nursing, education, engineering, and foreign languages, among others. Apart from the associate’s degrees, the college also offers transfer certificates and continuing education classes.
COCC’s athletics department fields sports teams in baseball, basketball, volleyball, running, soccer, golf, cycling, and table tennis. The teams are known as the Bobcats. Apart from this, there are also numerous student clubs and organizations in the college including the Campus Crusade for Christ, the Criminal Justice Club, the Forestry Club, the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG), and the Latino Club.
Students attend Central Oregon Community College in Bend, OR, a small city. The school is a public institution. Central Oregon Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to Central Oregon Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,440 students at Central Oregon Community College (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Central Oregon Community College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
General Phone: (541) 383-7500
http://www.cocc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 179 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 43 | automobile mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 33 | dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, juvenile corrections |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | drafting, manufacturing tech, industrial tech |
| Business and Management | 14 | business management, retail |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | forest technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | culinary arts |
| Transportation | 4 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care management |
| Engineering | 2 | plastics engineering |
| Office and Administration | 1 | general office occupations |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Oregon Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 312 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 117 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Central Oregon Community College had a total enrollment of 4,440 students (3,597 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 95% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Central Oregon Community College offers campus housing for 102 of its 3,597 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bend, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,219 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,459 |
| Room and board | $ 7,326 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,601 |
Financial Aid:
Central Oregon Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318800)
Central Oregon Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
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 | 15 | $70,261 | 14 | $71,092 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $59,709 | 9 | $59,509 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $46,778 | 20 | $47,184 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $41,109 | 4 | $40,359 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $58,342 | 47 | $56,085 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Juvenile Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Oregon Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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