Estrella Mountain Community College, also referred to as EMCC, is a public, coeducational, community college located in Avondale, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1992. The College grants admission to more than 12,000 students annually.
The academic divisions of the College include the following:
The sports teams of the College are called the Lions. The official mascot is the Mountain Lion. The College boasts of a state-of-the-art fitness center that helps students stay in shape. The college's Wellness Program helps students improve their health through its many sports and recreational programs.
The campus of Estrella Mountain Community College is in Avondale, AZ, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Estrella Mountain Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies and business and management.
Its open admissions system makes Estrella Mountain Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Estrella Mountain Community College had 5,973 students enrolled (3,087 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Estrella Mountain Community College provides opportunities for our students to achieve success in educational and personal goals. We are an institute of higher education serving the West Valley communities through:
* General Education
* Transfer Education
* Developmental Education
* Workforce Development
* Community Education
* Student Support Services"
More complete details are provided below.
Estrella Mountain Community College
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85323-1000
General Phone: (623) 935-8000
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 233 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Art Studies | 180 | art studies |
| Business and Management | 155 | business, business administration, business management, organizational behavior, international business, accounting, business and related services, MIS |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 55 | computer networking, computer services management, computer support, computer applications programming, system administration, systems analyst, computer and info science, computer product certification, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Education and Teaching | 39 | education courses, elementary school teaching, education, adult education |
| Science | 36 | physical sciences, natural sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training, personal and culinary services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | speech pathology |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | energy systems tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Estrella Mountain Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 445 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 277 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 79 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Estrella Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 5,973 students (3,087 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 95% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Avondale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Estrella Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3156300)
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 | academic year | 32 | $73,897 | 46 | $72,218 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $73,897 | 46 | $72,218 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SCIENCE
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Estrella Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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)
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