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McFatter is located in a large suburb, in Davie, FL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at McFatter top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study transportation and security and law enforcement.
McFatter maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 994 students (1,976 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at McFatter are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
McFatter Technical Center
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317
General Phone: (754) 321-5700
http://www.mcfattertech.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 324 | truck and bus driver |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 222 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 159 | fire-fighting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 46 | marine mechanic, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 44 | allied health and medical assisting, dental lab tech, pharmacy tech, optometric tech |
| Media | 23 | printing equipment operation, radio and TV tech, digital communications |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | culinary arts services |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer programming |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial photography |
Number of programs and degrees for McFatter in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 744 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 106 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, McFatter had a total enrollment of 994 students (1,976 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Davie, 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 | $ 1,965 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
McFatter participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3003600)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McFatter Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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