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Independence Community College can be found in Independence, Kansas (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 media, engineering, drama and performing arts, business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending Independence Community College come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 910 students were enrolled in Independence Community College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Independence Community College. The school offers students meal plans. Independence Community College 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
http://www.indycc.edu
Independence Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 20 | general studies, social services, sociology, political science, English composition |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management, accounting technology, MIS, retail, accounting and management, marketing, accounting, management science |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, business teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, drama and dance teaching, education, art education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 7 | pre-nursing, home health aide, health aide, nursing assistant, various nursing, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 6 | pre-pharmacy, health service and sciences |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer services management, computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, journalism, radio and television |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical office assistant, medical secretary |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | various performing arts, drama |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Law | 2 | pre-law, legal secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Science | 1 | chemistry, biology |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 1 | cosmetology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography |
| Music | 0 | music, music management, music performance |
| Transportation | 0 | aviation tech |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technician |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Independence Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 93 | 57 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 23 |
In 2005, Independence Community College had a total enrollment of 910 students (623 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 73% |
| Oklahoma | 5% |
| Florida | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
Independence Community College offers campus housing for 248 of its 623 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Independence, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,952 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,952 |
| Room and board | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 19 | $37,958 | 9 | $40,760 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $37,958 | 9 | $40,760 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 56 | 159 |
| Football | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Basketball | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Track | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 29 | 34 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Composition
General Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Health Aide
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing, Other
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Independence Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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