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The campus of Chipola is in Marianna, Florida, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Chipola include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Chipola an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Chipola had 2,279 students enrolled (1,516 full-time equivalent).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Chipola College
3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446-2053
General Phone: (850) 526-2761
http://www.chipola.edu
Chipola awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 266 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 172 | corrections, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 13 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 8 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer services management, systems analyst |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Business And Management | 2 | business management |
| Office And Administration | 1 | executive secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | secondary teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | electronics tech, computer systems tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 0 | restaurant and catering management |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Chipola in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 337 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 213 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 5 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 8 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Chipola had a total enrollment of 2,279 students (1,516 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 90% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Chipola offers campus housing for 86 of its 1,516 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marianna, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,890 |
| Room and board | $ 4,560 |
| Room charge | $ 1,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,435 |
Financial Aid:
Chipola participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 147200)
Chipola has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 22 | $44,061 | 33 | $44,094 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $44,061 | 33 | $44,094 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 33 | 55 |
| Basketball | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 20 | 20 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chipola Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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