Clinton Community College, also known as CCC, was chartered in the year 1966 and started offering classes from the year 1969. This community college is located in Clinton County, New York. It is a part of the State University of New York. CCC offers a number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the streams of liberal arts, criminal justice, and human services, among others. In addition, it offers several certificate programs such as the Direct Support Specialist Certificate, and Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate.
Clinton Community College’s athletics department fields a large number of men's and women's sports teams. They are nicknamed the Cougars, and compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association. The Cougars participate sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball.
Clinton Community College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Plattsburgh, NY. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Clinton Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include security and law enforcement.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Clinton Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Clinton Community College, in 2007-2008, had 2,120 students (1,378 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Clinton Community College
136 Clinton Point Dr
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
General Phone: (518) 562-4200
http://www.clinton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 140 | humanities, liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 49 | business management, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and police |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | information science |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | community organization, child care management |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | industrial tech |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical office management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Clinton Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 303 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Clinton Community College had a total enrollment of 2,120 students (1,378 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Clinton Community College offers campus housing for 224 of its 1,378 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Plattsburgh, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,682 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,782 |
| Room and board | $ 7,100 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,278 |
Financial Aid:
Clinton Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 678700)
Clinton Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $65,005 | 11 | $59,258 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $53,552 | 12 | $48,980 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $49,155 | 6 | $46,000 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $56,392 | 29 | $52,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clinton Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
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