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Mid Continent University

Mid Continent University

Mid Continent University, MCC-Penn Valley, is a four year liberal arts university in Mayfield, Kentucky that was established in 1949. It offers programs at the associate’s, and bachelor’s degree levels in arts, science, and ministry. The colleges under this university are as follows:

  • Baptist College of Arts and Sciences
  • Dr. James W. Cecil Baptist College of the Bible

Mid Continent University, which participates in NAIA and NCCAA athletics, has teams in baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball. The nickname of the athletics teams is the Cougars. Students who are eligible for financial aid can take advantage of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs. The university also offers student support in career related issues.

Overview of Mid Continent University

Mayfield, KY is home to Mid Continent University. Mayfield is a rural area. Students select the school partly because it is a Baptist school. Mid Continent University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in business and management.

Mid Continent University Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 450.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Mid Continent University has 1,540 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Mid Continent University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the TranSouth Athletic Conference. Mid Continent University offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mid-Continent University is a Great Commission, Baptist, four=year, teaching institution whose primary purpose is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education. Instruction in the Bible and libveral arts is provided to traditional and non-traditional students through on-campus and off-coampus programs that equip them for Christian leadership and service in a diverse society."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Mid Continent University

Mid Continent University
99 Powell Rd E
Mayfield, KY 42066-9007
General Phone: (270) 247-8521
http://www.midcontinent.edu

Mid Continent University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management270business management, organizational behavior
Liberal Arts112liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, social services, English
Therapy And Counseling10counseling psychology, psychology
Religion And Philosophy9bible studies, religious education, missionary studies, Christian studies
Education And Teaching8elementary school teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Mid Continent University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree30012
Associate's degree1091

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Mid Continent University had a total enrollment of 1,540 students (1,306 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men34%
Women66%
Full-Time92%
Part-Time8%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White81%
Black13%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-195%
20-215%
22-249%
25-2916%
30-3416%
35-3916%
40-4924%
50-649%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Kentucky82%
(International Students)8%
Tennessee6%
Illinois1%
Alabama1%
Indiana1%
Texas1%
Louisiana1%

Mid Continent University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time44 %

Mid Continent University Room and Board (2007)

Mid Continent University offers campus housing for 136 of its 1,306 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Mid Continent University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total37221056%19191%
Men1747443%6588%
Women19813669%12693%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420450
SAT Math390450
SAT Writing420440
ACT Verbal1520
ACT Math1621
ACT Composite1721

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT7%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT93%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Mid Continent University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,150
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,150
Room and board$ 6,300
Room charge$ 3,700
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,600
Books and supplies$ 2,700
Other expenses$ 4,900

Financial Aid:
Mid Continent University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2576200)

Mid Continent University Faculty

Mid Continent University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$42,1420*
Associate professorcalendar year7$48,3920*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$49,0721*
Instructorcalendar year9$33,5142*
All faculty totalcalendar year23$41,5723$32,364

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

Mid Continent University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballTranSouth Athletic Conference
BaseballTranSouth Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11149160
Basketball38947
Baseball37037
All Other Sports364076

Mid Continent University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

Mid Continent University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Mid Continent University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Mid Continent University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Mid Continent University % of degrees in business and management
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Mid Continent University % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Mid Continent University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in liberal arts
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 14%Mid Continent University % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Mid Continent University Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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