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Kirtland Community College is a two-year, public community college located in Roscommon County, Michigan. It was founded in 1966. The college offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs and over 5 transfer degree programs in diverse areas of study, including computers, arts, business, criminal justice, fine arts and science.
Kirtland’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams of Kirtland are members of the Eastern Conference of the Michigan College Athletic Association. They are nicknamed the Firebirds. They participate in men's and women's golf, men's and women's basketball and cross-country.
Kirtland Community College is in a quiet rural area, in Roscommon, MI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Kirtland Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Kirtland Community College include office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Kirtland Community College, in 2007-2008, had 1,897 students (1,101 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Dorm living is common.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kirtland offers higher education in a student-focused environment, providing transfer and career technical programs; developmental studies; workforce development; personal enrichment and cultural opportunities. We focus resources on our local service area, while maintaining a welcoming climate for our neighbors in North Michigan."
More complete details are provided below.
Kirtland Community College
10775 N Saint Helen Road
Roscommon, MI 48653
General Phone: (989) 275-5000
http://www.kirtland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 140 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 37 | humanities, general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, corrections administration, corrections |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech, drafting, drafting and design tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | massage therapy |
| Business and Management | 12 | business management, MIS |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical secretary, medical billing, medical office management, medical transcription |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, word processing |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology, salon management |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 5 | carpentry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | systems analyst, computer networking |
| Engineering | 2 | various engineering courses |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | teacher aide, teacher ed |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Kirtland Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 156 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 153 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Kirtland Community College had a total enrollment of 1,897 students (1,101 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Roscommon, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,681 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,677 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Kirtland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 717100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 19 |
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 | 19 | $63,453 | 19 | $61,916 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $63,453 | 19 | $61,916 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections Administration
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kirtland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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 Offers athletic scholarships
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