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Manatee Community College, or MCC, is a two-year community college founded in 1957. The main campus of the college is situated in Bradenton, Florida. The college offers a variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It enrolls more than 8,000 students annually.
Students of Manatee Community College can attend classes at two full-service campuses in Bradenton and Venice, at the Center for Innovation and Technology at Lakewood Ranch, or at the many business and public sector sites located throughout the community. The college also offers distance learning opportunities.
The sports teams of Manatee Community College are nicknamed Lancers. Two notable alumni of the college are Joe Mays, former major league baseball pitcher and Rob McKittrick, notable American filmmaker.
Manatee Community College is found in Bradenton, Florida. Bradenton is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Manatee Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Manatee Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 9,767 in 2005 at Manatee Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Manatee Community College
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
General Phone: (941) 752-5000
http://www.mccfl.edu
Manatee Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 755 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 94 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 25 | systems analyst, computer services management, computer applications programming |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations management, management information systems, MIS, accounting and related services |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, drafting, automotive tech, computer systems tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher education |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 0 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Manatee Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 997 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Manatee Community College had a total enrollment of 9,767 students (5,840 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 85% |
| State unknown | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bradenton, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,983 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,352 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,164 |
Financial Aid:
Manatee Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150400)
Manatee Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $70,708 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $57,176 | 13 | $58,989 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $52,514 | 12 | $51,744 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $41,057 | 33 | $39,319 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $39,711 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $49,100 | 67 | $45,414 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 33 | 33 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Manatee Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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