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Mohawk Valley Community College, also referred to as MVCC, is a two-year, coeducational, community college of the State University of New York. It is located in Oneida County, New York, United States. It was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Utica. In 1950, the college became a constituent unit of the State University of New York. In 1953, the County of Oneida took over the responsibility of sponsoring the College, which was then known as Mohawk Valley Technical Institute.
The academic departments at MVCC include:
The college's sports teams are called the Hawks. The official mascot is the Hawk. College students participate in baseball, basketball, volleyball, handball, racquetball, swimming, softball, soccer, track & field, lacrosse, tennis, hockey, and bowling.
Students attend MVCC Utica in Utica, NY, a small city. The school is a public institution. MVCC Utica degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art.
Applicants to MVCC Utica appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 6,044 students at MVCC Utica (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mohawk Valley Community College offers choice, opportunity, and hope by providing accessible and affordable higher education, training, and services that emphasize academic excellence, diversity and a global view. The College is committed to excellence in career and transfer preparation, business, economic and community development, and personal and cultural enrichment."
More complete details are provided below.
Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch
1101 Sherman Dr
Utica, NY 13501-5394
General Phone: (315) 792-5400
http://www.mvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 205 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, liberal arts and humanities, English language and literature |
| Business and Management | 102 | entrepreneurship, business management, accounting technology, management information systems, banking, financial services marketing |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 89 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration, forensic science |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | industrial production tech, civil engineering tech, HVAC tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, surveying tech, architectural drafting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 51 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Family and Social Work | 48 | community organization, foodservice management, public administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 40 | aircraft maintenance, electrical maintenance and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 28 | respiratory care tech, allied health and medical assisting, radiation therapist, clinical and medical lab science, medical assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 26 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer support, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | substance abuse counseling |
| Production Trades | 14 | machine shop assistant |
| Media | 12 | advertising, photo and film tech |
| Office and Administration | 11 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Design | 9 | design and applied arts |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Hospitality | 5 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Construction Trades | 4 | carpentry, power transmission |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | parks and recreation management, nutrition sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | restaurant and catering management |
Number of programs and degrees for MVCC Utica in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 733 | 47 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 87 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, MVCC Utica had a total enrollment of 6,044 students (4,528 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
MVCC Utica offers campus housing for 515 of its 4,528 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Utica, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,914 |
| Room and board | $ 7,500 |
| Room charge | $ 4,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,520 |
Financial Aid:
MVCC Utica participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287100)
MVCC Utica has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 16 | $72,757 | 13 | $64,377 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $57,198 | 8 | $50,812 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $47,947 | 18 | $46,858 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $41,791 | 17 | $40,459 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $53,810 | 56 | $49,547 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Public Administration
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
MEDIA
Advertising
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MVCC Utica Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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