Hutchinson Community College is a two-year college located in Hutchinson, Kansas. It was established in 1928. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. HCC also offers online and distance education to its students as well.
The campus is home to Rimmer Learning Resource Center and JFK Library. The college also hosts several student clubs and organizations based on varied interests of the students. HCC’s official mascot is the Blue Dragon.
Students attend Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, KS, 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.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Applicants to Hutchinson Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,570 students at Hutchinson Community College (as of 2007).
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.
Hutchinson Community College
1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
General Phone: (620) 665-3500
http://www.hutchcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 132 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 94 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 86 | business, small business management, accounting technology, financial services marketing, retail, MIS |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 54 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police |
| Medical Administration | 38 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | radiation therapist, surgical tech, medical coding |
| Production Trades | 29 | welding, machinist |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | education, instructional media design |
| Science | 24 | biology, physical sciences |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 23 | agriculture, agricultural machine operation, farm management |
| Media | 20 | communication studies, graphic communications, radio and TV tech, communications tech courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | systems analyst, computer and info science, computer networking |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care management, family and consumer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Construction Trades | 11 | carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, manufacturing tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Art Studies | 6 | visual and performing arts |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Hutchinson Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 576 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 86 | 18 |
In 2007, Hutchinson Community College had a total enrollment of 4,570 students (2,919 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 91% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Hutchinson Community College offers campus housing for 450 of its 2,919 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,208 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,296 |
| Room and board | $ 4,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid:
Hutchinson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192300)
Hutchinson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 11 |
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 | calendar year | 17 | $53,794 | 4 | $44,583 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $53,794 | 4 | $44,583 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 47 | $48,853 | 48 | $47,061 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 47 | $48,853 | 48 | $47,061 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 92 | 245 |
| Track | 37 | 28 | 65 |
| Football | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 52 | 67 |
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
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hutchinson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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