Henderson Community College is located in Henderson, Kentucky (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Henderson Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.
Henderson Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Henderson Community College had 1,922 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Henderson Community College is to: 1) provide general education curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees); 2) offer technical programs to prepare students for immediate employment (certificates, diplomas or associate in applied science degrees); provide continuing education, adult education, cultural opportunities, and customized training for the general public, area employers, and the local workforce."
More complete details are provided below.
Henderson Community College
2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420-4699
General Phone: (270) 827-1867
Admissions Phone: (270) 831-9613
Financial Aid Phone: (270) 831-9628
http://www.hencc.kctcs.edu
Henderson Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 51 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 46 | medical assistant, medical lab tech, dental hygienist |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | child care provider, social work |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | engineering technology, electromechanical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Business And Management | 6 | business management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | agricultural production |
Number of programs and degrees for Henderson Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 154 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 7 |
In 2005, Henderson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,922 students (1,071 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 99% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Henderson, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (270) 831-9613
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,056 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Henderson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (270) 831-9628
Henderson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $54,944 | 4 | $61,740 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $52,819 | 16 | $51,654 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $42,647 | 10 | $43,997 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $36,836 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $47,034 | 30 | $46,935 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Henderson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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