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Holyoke Community College, also referred to as HCC, is a coeducational, public, state-funded, two-year community college located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1946 as Holyoke Junior College. It was re-christened to its present name in 1958. The campus today spreads over 135 acres of suburban land.
The departments at Holyoke Community College include:
The sports teams of Holyoke Community College are called the Cougars. The official mascot is the Cougar. Students compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
Students attend Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Holyoke Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, business and management, and family and social work.
Applicants to Holyoke Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 6,461 students at Holyoke Community College (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
General Phone: (413) 552-2001
http://www.hcc.mass.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 341 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business and Management | 161 | business management, accounting technology, retail, human resources, electronic commerce, small business operations |
| Family and Social Work | 99 | child care management, community organization, social work, human services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 83 | medical assistant, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant, pharmacy tech, ophthalmic support services, opticianry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 80 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 67 | criminal justice and safety, forensic science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer applications programming, computer security, computer support, computer networking |
| Art Studies | 22 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 13 | chef training |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Hospitality | 10 | hospitality administration |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | substance abuse counseling, communication disorders services |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | film and photography, commercial art |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | physical education teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Holyoke Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 777 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 143 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Holyoke Community College had a total enrollment of 6,461 students (4,474 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 99% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Holyoke, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,824 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Holyoke Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217000)
Holyoke Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 37 |
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 | academic year | 28 | $70,083 | 39 | $62,660 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $54,348 | 7 | $52,290 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $47,214 | 16 | $50,110 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $45,633 | 18 | $48,313 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $61,717 | 80 | $56,015 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Holyoke Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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