Cloud County Community College, also known as CCCC, is located in Concordia, Kansas, United States. It was founded in the year 1965 and known as Cloud County Junior College. The campus was moved to its present location in 1968. Students can opt for degrees in more than 30 academic programs in the fields of anthropology, information systems, medical technology, veterinary medicine, and communications, among others. The academic divisions of the college are:
Cloud County Community College's athletics department fields men's and women's teams in basketball, baseball, cross country, softball, soccer, volleyball, and track. The teams are nicknamed the Thunderbirds. Students also participate in many clubs and organizations including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Great Society, Student Senate, Phi Theta Kappa, and Dance Team.
Concordia, KS is home to Cloud County Community College. Concordia is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cloud County Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Cloud County Community College has 2,728 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Cloud County Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Cloud County Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Cloud County Community College is to be responsive to the educational, social, economic and cultural needs of all the people of north central Kansas, by providing lifelong educational and learning opportunities, whose quality is established by rigorous and ongoing assessment."
More complete details are provided below.
Cloud County Community College
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901-1002
General Phone: (785) 243-1435
http://www.cloud.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 233 | nursing assistant, health aides, registered nursing, medication aide, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, home health aide, health aide |
| Liberal Arts | 154 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child care management |
| Business and Management | 5 | business management, business and related services |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agricultural production, agricultural supply |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | web design, network management |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism promotion |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | mechanic and repair |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech, journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Cloud County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 206 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 204 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Cloud County Community College had a total enrollment of 2,728 students (1,355 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 94% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 22 % |
Cloud County Community College offers campus housing for 285 of its 1,355 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Concordia, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,410 |
| Room and board | $ 3,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Cloud County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190900)
Cloud County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 25 | $41,578 | 16 | $38,539 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $41,578 | 16 | $38,539 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 60 | 137 |
| Track | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 34 | 46 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Health Aide
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medication Aide
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cloud County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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