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Genesee Community College

Genesee Community College

Genesee Community College, or GCC, is a public community college with its main campus in the Town of Batavia, New York, United States. The college also has branch campuses in Warsaw, Albion, Medina, Dansville, Arcade, and Lakeville, New York. It was originally established in 1966 as part of the State University of New York system (SUNY). The college offers more than 50 academic programs in diverse areas of study.

GCC fields more than eight intercollegiate men’s and women’s teams. They participate in various sports including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball. They are nicknamed the Cougars. Their colors are blue and gold. The college also has a radio station known as The Music.

Overview of Genesee Community College

Genesee Community College is found in Batavia, NY. Batavia is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Genesee Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and business and management.

Genesee Community College Selectivity

Genesee Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 6,472 in 2007 at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Genesee Community College is a public, open-admission, learner-centered college. The college community values diversity and welcomes all who can benefit as they seek to attain their educational, career, and personal goals. Dedicated to meeting the changing needs of individuals and the community, Genesee Community College commits to providing educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development, and global citizenship. Genesee Community College is an innovative leader, excelling in the provision of educational and cultural opportunities, advanced technologies, service to the region, and linkages to the world."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Genesee Community College

Genesee Community College
One College Rd
Batavia, NY 14020
General Phone: (585) 343-0055
http://www.genesee.edu

Genesee Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts266liberal arts and sciences, humanities, liberal arts and humanities, general studies
Business And Management132business management, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, accounting, customer service management, retail, merchandising and sales, sales
Nursing And Emergency Medicine69registered nursing
Security And Law Enforcement64criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice
Family And Social Work49community organization, child care management, adult development and aging, social service professions
Computer Science And Engineering26information science, webmastering, computer support
Medical Administration26medical secretary
Therapy And Counseling25physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Medical Support And Technology25respiratory care tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy17occupational therapist assistant, health and physical education, recreational therapy
Education And Teaching14teacher aide
Hospitality13tourism and travel, hotel management, travel services, tourism promotion
Design13design and applied arts
Media11communication studies, communications tech courses
Office And Administration9administrative assistant
Medicine9health professions
Law7legal assistant
Engineering Technician7drafting, computer systems tech, electronics tech
Art Studies6art studies
Drama And Performing Arts6drama
Music4various music studies
Engineering1engineering science
Science And Laboratory Technician0science tech
Science0biotechnology

Number of programs and degrees for Genesee Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree73040
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6917

Student Body

In 2007, Genesee Community College had a total enrollment of 6,472 students (4,167 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black3%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown37%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1834%
18-1925%
20-2113%
22-247%
25-297%
30-344%
35-393%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New York97%
(International Students)2%

Genesee Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time40 %

Genesee Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Batavia, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Genesee Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,590
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,190
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Genesee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 678200)

Genesee Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3146

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$64,08910$63,932
Associate professoracademic year6$51,64810$50,465
Assistant professoracademic year6$55,2046$46,559
Instructoracademic year8$41,82620$39,200
All faculty totalacademic year31$54,21646$47,985

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Genesee Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total101525
Basketball101121
All Other Sports044

Genesee Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Management
Fashion Merchandising
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING
Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

MUSIC
Music, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Genesee Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Genesee Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Genesee Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Genesee Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Genesee Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Genesee Community College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Genesee Community College % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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 athletic scholarships

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