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Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College

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:

  • Arts & Humanities
  • Business
  • Communications, Media and Theater Arts
  • Environment Science
  • Fine Arts
  • Humanities
  • Nursing
  • Social Sciences

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.

Overview of Holyoke Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in music, art studies, business and management, and family and social work.

Holyoke Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Holyoke Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 6,461 students at Holyoke Community College (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
General Phone: (413) 552-2001
http://www.hcc.mass.edu

Holyoke Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts341liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Business and Management161business management, accounting technology, retail, human resources, electronic commerce, small business operations
Family and Social Work99child care management, community organization, social work, human services
Medical Support and Technology83medical assistant, radiation therapist, veterinary assistant, pharmacy tech, ophthalmic support services, opticianry
Nursing and Emergency Medicine80registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Security and Law Enforcement67criminal justice and safety, forensic science
Computer Science and Engineering24computer applications programming, computer security, computer support, computer networking
Art Studies22art studies
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy18health and physical education, sports and fitness management
Music16music
Cooking and Culinary Arts13chef training
Engineering12engineering
Hospitality10hospitality administration
Medical Administration7medical records tech
Therapy and Counseling3substance abuse counseling, communication disorders services
Office and Administration2administrative assistant
Photography and Commercial Art2film and photography, commercial art
Education and Teaching1physical education teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Holyoke Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree77721
Award of less than 1 academic year14326
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years412

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Holyoke Community College had a total enrollment of 6,461 students (4,474 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black6%
Hispanic15%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1933%
20-2119%
22-2412%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-395%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts99%
Connecticut1%

Holyoke Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time40 %

Holyoke Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Holyoke Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Holyoke Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3443
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1637

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year28$70,08339$62,660
Associate professoracademic year13$54,3487$52,290
Assistant professoracademic year4$47,21416$50,110
Instructoracademic year5$45,63318$48,313
All faculty totalacademic year50$61,71780$56,015

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Holyoke Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

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Holyoke Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Holyoke Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Holyoke Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Holyoke Community College Number of students
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Holyoke Community College % of degrees in family and social work
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Holyoke Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Holyoke Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Holyoke Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in music
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Holyoke Community College % of degrees in music
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Holyoke Community College % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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