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Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute

Overview of Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute

Philadelphia, PA is home to MCC Computer Technology Institute. Philadelphia is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at MCC Computer Technology Institute go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician.

MCC Computer Technology Institute Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 51% of them (as of 2007).

Student Body

MCC Computer Technology Institute has 116 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

A lot of students at MCC Computer Technology Institute attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Metropolitan Career Center, an educational institution, offers an alternative for adults with limited access to academic resources. Through education and individualized support services, we prepare students for employment and economic independence."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting MCC Computer Technology Institute

Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute
100 South Broad Street Suite 830
Philadelphia, PA 19110
General Phone: (215) 568-7934
http://www.CareersInIt.org

MCC Computer Technology Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician31computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for MCC Computer Technology Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree311

MCC Computer Technology Institute Student Body

In 2007, MCC Computer Technology Institute had a total enrollment of 116 students (95 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men40%
Women60%
Full-Time70%
Part-Time30%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White3%
Black88%
Hispanic8%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-214%
22-246%
25-2933%
30-3423%
35-3917%
40-4910%
50-646%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania96%

MCC Computer Technology Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time25 %
Part-Time33 %

MCC Computer Technology Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

MCC Computer Technology Institute Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total593051%30100%
Men281243%12100%
Women311858%18100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

MCC Computer Technology Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,042
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,042
Books and supplies$ 1,250

Financial Aid:
MCC Computer Technology Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3109100)

MCC Computer Technology Institute Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year4$43,9710*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$43,9710*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

MCC Computer Technology Institute Degree Programs (2007)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

MCC Computer Technology Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets MCC Computer Technology Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%MCC Computer Technology Institute % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%MCC Computer Technology Institute % of degrees in engineering technician
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%MCC Computer Technology Institute Minority % of student body
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%MCC Computer Technology Institute % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%MCC Computer Technology Institute Male % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%MCC Computer Technology Institute % students 40 years or older
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%MCC Computer Technology Institute Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%MCC Computer Technology Institute Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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