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McLennan Community College, or MCC, is a community college, located in Waco, Texas. MCC was founded in 1965. The college enrolls more than 8,000 students yearly and has over 600 employees. It is governed by a Board of Trustees elected from single-member districts in the county. The campus of McLennan covers 200 acres, on the north side of town near the Bosque River and Cameron Park. The college is home to the Highlander Ranch, a horse farm situated about 5 miles from the main campus.
The official mascot of MCC is a Scottish Highlander. The men’s teams are nicknamed the Highlanders and the women’s teams are known as the Highlassies. They participate in various sports such as basketball, golf and softball.
Waco, TX is home to McLennan Community College. Waco is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at McLennan Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, real estate and construction management, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
McLennan Community College has 8,079 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
McLennan Community College
1400 College Dr
Waco, TX 76708
General Phone: (254) 299-8000
http://www.mclennan.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 215 | general studies, sign language translation, sociology, Asian studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 108 | radiographer, mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, electroencephalographic tech, medical lab tech, veterinary assistant |
| Business and Management | 55 | business, accounting, business management, accounting technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 53 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | child development, child care management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 36 | cosmetology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 23 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 21 | real estate |
| Science | 19 | biology |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription, health care facilities management |
| Office and Administration | 13 | office data entry, data entry |
| Music | 12 | music management, music, music theory and composition |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | network management, webmastering, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | education, middle school teaching |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Media | 1 | communication studies, radio and television |
| Construction Trades | 1 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for McLennan Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 575 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 252 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, McLennan Community College had a total enrollment of 8,079 students (5,772 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waco, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,968 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,116 |
Financial Aid:
McLennan Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 359000)
McLennan Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 16 | $55,623 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 16 | $55,623 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 69 | $58,511 | 103 | $57,834 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $58,511 | 103 | $57,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Basketball | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 22 | 22 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
General Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McLennan Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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