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Greenfield Community College is in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Greenfield is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Greenfield Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include photography and commercial art, fine arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,217 students study at Greenfield Community College (in 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Greenfield Community College
One College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301-9739
General Phone: (413) 775-1000
Admissions Phone: (413) 775-1800
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 775-1109
http://www.gcc.mass.edu
Greenfield Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 112 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 46 | business, accounting technology, business management, sales and marketing, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | massage therapy, community health services |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 22 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | parks and recreation management |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer support |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering science |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
| Design | 1 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Greenfield Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 262 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 3 |
In 2005, Greenfield Community College had a total enrollment of 2,217 students (1,405 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 89% |
| Vermont | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenfield, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 775-1800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Greenfield Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 775-1109
Greenfield Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $65,151 | 16 | $55,370 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $45,027 | 4 | $45,265 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $45,547 | 4 | $40,635 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,359 | 5 | $38,681 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $55,691 | 29 | $49,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Greenfield Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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