Marshalltown Community College, situated in Marshalltown, Iowa, was founded in 1927 as the Marshalltown Junior College. Commonly abbreviated as MCC, the college offers 2-year undergraduate courses and has over 70 study programs from which to choose.
MCC's athletics department fields teams for a number of intercollegiate level sports. Nicknamed the Tigers, the teams participate in events which include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball and softball. MCC offers financial aid in the form of institutional scholarships such as the Gaylen Frazier Memorial Scholarship, the Ethel Grabenbauer Memorial Scholarship, the Janice Heiberger Davis Memorial Scholarship and the Garland Scholarship.
Students attend Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, IA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Marshalltown Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Applicants to Marshalltown Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,701 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Marshalltown Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
General Phone: (641) 752-7106
http://www.iavalley.edu/mcc/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 146 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | dental assistant, mental health services tech |
| Production Trades | 14 | tool and die tech, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 12 | construction |
| Office and Administration | 8 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer networking, computer science, computer applications programming |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child care provider |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting, business management, accounting technology, sales and marketing, apparel marketing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 2 | radio and TV tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | industrial mechanics |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural production |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Marshalltown Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 208 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Marshalltown Community College had a total enrollment of 1,701 students (1,187 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 25% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Marshalltown Community College offers campus housing for 92 of its 1,187 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshalltown, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,425 |
| Room and board | $ 5,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Marshalltown Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 187500)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $59,485 | 7 | $60,044 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $49,198 | 11 | $48,355 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $43,742 | 4 | $43,155 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $50,489 | 22 | $51,129 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 18 | 26 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Marshalltown Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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 athletic scholarships
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