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Henry Ford Community College is a public college situated in Dearborn, Michigan and was established in 1938. This accredited 2-year university occupies 75 acres, and has more than 10,000 undergraduates at present. The college offers certificate programs and Associate degrees in health science, culinary arts, fine arts sciences and liberal arts disciplines.
HFCC's Center for Lifelong Learning offers courses for professional development. Henry Ford also offers a Honors Program, a radio station (WHFR 89.3 FM), and a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa.
Henry Ford’s sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks, and the college has 17 intramural teams. The university also has many intercollegiate teams like women’s volleyball, softball and basketball, and men’s golf, basketball and baseball.
The main campus of Henry Ford Community College is in Dearborn, MI (a small city). The school is a public school. Henry Ford Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to architecture and planning.
Henry Ford Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Henry Ford Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, Henry Ford Community College had 13,983 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Henry Ford Community College
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128-1495
General Phone: (313) 845-9600
http://www.hfcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 252 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 175 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Business And Management | 145 | business management, business, accounting and related services, customer service management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 104 | CAD and design, industrial production tech, electronics tech, energy systems tech, manufacturing tech, HVAC tech, instrumentation tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 102 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Education And Teaching | 85 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, special ed |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 76 | criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Medical Support And Technology | 63 | radiographer, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer programming, computer networking, computer and media applications, web design |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 24 | office management, executive secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | child care provider |
| Architecture And Planning | 21 | architectural tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training, waiter/waittress, pastry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | physical therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 13 | hospitality management, hotel management |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical billing, medical records tech |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Design | 6 | interior design, illustration |
| Media | 5 | mass communication, animation and special effects |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Music | 2 | various music studies |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and fitness |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Henry Ford Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 761 | 37 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 272 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 133 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 17 |
In 2007, Henry Ford Community College had a total enrollment of 13,983 students (8,268 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dearborn, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,610 |
Financial Aid:
Henry Ford Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227000)
Henry Ford Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 107 | $86,445 | 83 | $77,802 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $86,445 | 83 | $77,802 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
DESIGN
Illustration
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Henry Ford Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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