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Established in 1985, Collin County Community College District is a community college district, located north and northeast of Dallas. It serves Collin and Rockwall Counties. The College re-branded itself in 2007 and is now known as ‘Collin College’.
The school offers a variety of academic programs, managed by six campuses in Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Plano and Rockwall, which is actually located in neighboring Rockwall County, not Collin County. These schools are:
The official mascot of Collin College is the Cougar and the sports teams of the college are known as the Cougars.
Colin College is found in Plano, TX. Plano is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Colin College.
The school is known for its programs in music, real estate and construction management, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
Colin College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 20,143 in 2007-2008 at Colin College.
More complete details are provided below.
Colin College
4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
General Phone: (972) 881-5790
http://www.ccccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 891 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 132 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, criminal justice and administration |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 69 | business, business management, sales and marketing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, medical coding |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, electrical drafting |
| Music | 28 | music, music management |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 25 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer networking, computer and info science, web design, computer security, computer science, computer programming |
| Hospitality | 18 | hospitality management |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 17 | real estate |
| Media | 12 | animation and special effects, communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child development, child care provider, child care management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 7 | biology tech |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical transcription |
| Mechanics and Repair | 3 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Colin College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,179 | 40 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 202 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 66 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Colin College had a total enrollment of 20,143 students (13,843 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 94% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Plano, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,684 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,334 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Colin College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2361400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 129 | 164 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 129 | $55,616 | 162 | $52,019 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 129 | $55,616 | 162 | $52,019 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 8 | 15 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
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 Colin College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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