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Hutchinson Community College, Kansas

Overview of Hutchinson Community College

Students attend Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Hutchinson Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in science, agricultural science and management, and art studies.

Hutchinson Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Hutchinson Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 4,869 students at Hutchinson Community College (as of 2005).

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. Hutchinson Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Hutchinson Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Expanding the tradition of excellence through learning and collaboration"

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson Community College
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
General Phone: (620) 665-3500
Admissions Phone: (620) 665-3536
Financial Aid Phone: (620) 665-3411
http://www.hutchcc.edu

Hutchinson Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Hutchinson Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts106liberal arts and humanities, social services, English
Business And Management84business, MIS, retail, financial services marketing
Nursing And Emergency Medicine81registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Security And Law Enforcement55fire protection tech, criminal justice and police
Science49biology, physical sciences
Medical Adminstration38medical records tech
Education And Teaching31education, instructional media design
Medical Support And Technology26radiation therapist, surgical tech
Agricultural Science And Management26agriculture, agricultural machine operation, farm management
Art Studies19visual and performing arts
Engineering Technician19drafting, manufacturing tech
Mechanics And Repair17automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair
Production Trades12welding, machinist
Media11communication studies, communications tech courses
Law10legal assistant
Office And Administration9administrative assistant
Family And Social Work9child care management, family and consumer science
Therapy And Counseling8psychology
Construction Trades8carpentry
Computer Science And Engineering4computer and info science
Engineering2engineering
Mathematics1mathematics

Number of programs and degrees for Hutchinson Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree53639
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8914

Student Body

In 2005, Hutchinson Community College had a total enrollment of 4,869 students (2,934 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White85%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1929%
20-2116%
22-249%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-395%
40-499%
50-644%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Kansas94%
Oklahoma1%
Georgia1%
Texas1%
Colorado1%

Hutchinson Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time34 %

Hutchinson Community College Room and Board (2005)

Hutchinson Community College offers campus housing for 425 of its 2,934 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Hutchinson, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Hutchinson Community College Faculty

Hutchinson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4841
Non-tenured, but on tenure track914

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year14$46,1334$37,599
All faculty totalcalendar year14$46,1334$37,599

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year43$46,77351$41,062
All faculty totalacademic year43$46,77351$41,062

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

Hutchinson Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total14074214
Track343064
Football55055
Baseball28028
Basketball121224
All Other Sports113243

Hutchinson Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Social Sciences, General

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Hutchinson Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hutchinson Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Hutchinson Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Hutchinson Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Hutchinson Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Hutchinson Community College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Hutchinson Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Hutchinson Community College % of degrees in art studies
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Hutchinson Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Hutchinson Community College Number of degree programs
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Hutchinson Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Hutchinson Community College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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 campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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