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Independence Community College, ICC, is a public college in Independence, Kansas. The college, which was formerly known as Independence Community Junior College, was founded in 1925. It moved to its present 68 acre campus in 1970. The college offers certificates and associate’s degrees in fields like humanities, science, fine art, business, social sciences, health services and computer programming. Distance learning facilities are also available.
Independence Community College is a member of the Kansas Jayhawk East conference and National Junior College Athletic Association. ICC has varsity teams in football, volleyball, soccer, cheer & dance, basketball, baseball, golf, softball, and tennis. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Pirates. The university also has a Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Independence Community College can be found in Independence, KS (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Independence Community College.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Independence Community College are in art studies and beauty and cosmetology.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Independence Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,143 students were enrolled in the school.
Independence Community College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Independence Community College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Independence Community College
1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301-0708
General Phone: (620) 331-4100
http://www.indycc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 113 | health aide, EMT ambulance attendant, home health aide, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 41 | liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, history courses |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting technology, retail, business management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 5 | cosmetology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, word processing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | corrections |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | theatre design, drama |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer networking, computer science |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technician, electronics tech |
| Medicine | 1 | health professions |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child care management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical lab assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Independence Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 114 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 70 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Independence Community College had a total enrollment of 1,143 students (836 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 72% |
| Oklahoma | 8% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Independence Community College offers campus housing for 260 of its 836 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Independence, 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 | $ 1,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,040 |
| Room and board | $ 4,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Independence Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192400)
Independence Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $25,692 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $25,692 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $43,033 | 7 | $44,871 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $36,380 | 5 | $35,400 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $40,657 | 12 | $40,925 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 15 | 98 |
| Football | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Track | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 8 | 11 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Health Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Word Processing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Independence Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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