Students attend Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts, 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, 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 6,265 students at Holyoke Community College (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
General Phone: (413) 552-2700
Admissions Phone: (413) 552-2850
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 552-2150
http://www.hcc.mass.edu
Holyoke Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 343 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, geography |
| Business And Management | 132 | business management, accounting technology, retail, human resources |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 106 | medical assistant, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant, ophthalmic support services, pharmacy tech, opticianry |
| Family And Social Work | 92 | child care management, community organization, social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer applications programming, computer networking, data processing tech |
| Art Studies | 26 | art studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical records tech |
| Hospitality | 16 | hospitality administration |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | environmental control tech, electronics tech |
| Music | 13 | music |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | chef training |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Transportation | 6 | truck and bus driver |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art, film and photography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | communication disorders services |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for Holyoke Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 791 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 150 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 3 |
In 2005, Holyoke Community College had a total enrollment of 6,265 students (4,147 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 99% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 552-2850
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,514 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Holyoke Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 552-2150
Holyoke Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
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 | 25 | $62,597 | 24 | $58,364 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $47,347 | 12 | $46,648 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $42,289 | 9 | $43,163 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,333 | 15 | $39,836 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $53,655 | 60 | $49,108 |
*: 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
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(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 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 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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