Chipola College, established in 1947, is a community college located in Marianna, Florida. It was initially known as the Chipola Junior College and changed to its present name in the year 2003. Chipola College offers a number of bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in several fields of study. In addition, the college has various certificate programs. It also provides opportunities of continuing education. Special programs such as Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene are also organized here.
Chipola College participates in a wide variety of sports including baseball, basketball, softball, and cross country. Their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Indians. The Indians compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The campus of Chipola is in Marianna, FL, 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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Chipola has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 2,144 students enrolled (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Chipola 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 242 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 184 | corrections, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | math teaching, science teaching, biology teaching |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Business And Management | 3 | business management |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | computer systems tech, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | executive secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | restaurant and catering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer services management, systems analyst |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Chipola in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 320 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 201 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2007, Chipola had a total enrollment of 2,144 students (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Chipola offers campus housing for 86 of its 1,441 (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 | $ 2,137 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,300 |
| Room and board | $ 4,560 |
| Room charge | $ 1,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,935 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
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 | academic year | 9 | $52,415 | 13 | $53,330 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $47,245 | 4 | $45,381 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $43,168 | 6 | $43,416 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $42,949 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $48,320 | 31 | $47,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 34 | 65 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 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
Biology Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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
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/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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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