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Grayson County College, also known as GCC, is a community college situated in Grayson County, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1960. GCC's main campus is in Denison. It operates several branch campuses in Sherman, Van Alstyne and Bonham. GCC offers associate degrees in more than 20 areas of study.
GCC’s campus houses an athletic department which supports several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college also offers sports scholarships in baseball, basketball, and softball. The athletes participate in sports such as men’s and women’s baseball, basketball, softball and others. Their sports teams are nicknamed as the Vikings and the Lady Vikings. GCC is a member of the NJCAA region five. The Vikings participate in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference.
Grayson County College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Denison, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Grayson County College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, drama and performing arts, and engineering technician.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Grayson County College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,811 students (2,019 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Grayson County College, recognizing its interdependence with various communities, is committed to meeting lifelong learning needs through learner-centered instruction and services that promote economic development and cultural enrichment."
More complete details are provided below.
Grayson County College
6101 Grayson Drive
Denison, TX 75020-8299
General Phone: (903) 465-6030
http://www.grayson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 171 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 106 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology |
| Engineering Technician | 99 | HVAC tech, drafting, computer systems tech, telecommunications tech, electronics tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 49 | radiographer, dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Education and Teaching | 44 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Business and Management | 42 | business management, accounting, accounting technology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 33 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, machinist |
| Science | 10 | physics, biology, chemistry, geology |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer programming, data processing tech |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | food science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | autobody repair, industrial mechanics |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Grayson County College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 423 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 166 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 86 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Grayson County College had a total enrollment of 3,811 students (2,019 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Grayson County College offers campus housing for 200 of its 2,019 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Denison, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,712 |
| Room and board | $ 3,663 |
| Room charge | $ 650 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,742 |
| Books and supplies | $ 612 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,152 |
Financial Aid:
Grayson County College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357000)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 13 | $55,873 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 13 | $55,873 |
*: 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 | 27 | $52,609 | 49 | $50,478 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $52,609 | 49 | $50,478 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 42 | 81 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 31 | 31 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Food Science
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grayson County College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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