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Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch

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:

  • Art
  • Business & Information Technology
  • Engineering, Computer and Physical Science
  • Engineering Technologies & the Trades
  • Health Services
  • Hospitality
  • Humanities
  • Life Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Education
  • Psychology, Human Service and Education
  • Social Science

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.

Overview of Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art.

MVCC Utica Selectivity

Applicants to MVCC Utica appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 6,044 students at MVCC Utica (as of 2007).

Student Life

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.

Contacting MVCC Utica

Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Branch
1101 Sherman Dr
Utica, NY 13501-5394
General Phone: (315) 792-5400
http://www.mvcc.edu

MVCC Utica Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts251liberal arts and sciences, humanities, liberal arts and humanities, English language and literature
Business And Management101entrepreneurship, accounting technology, business management, management information systems, banking, retail, financial services marketing
Engineering Technician72industrial production tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, drafting, HVAC tech, surveying tech, architectural drafting, ...
Nursing And Emergency Medicine66registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Security And Law Enforcement64criminal justice and administration, forensic science, fire services administration
Photography And Commercial Art43commercial art, commercial photography
Family And Social Work42community organization, foodservice management, public administration
Mechanics And Repair27electrical maintenance and repair, communications install and repair, HVAC, aircraft maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance tech, appliance repair
Medical Support And Technology18respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, clinical and medical lab science, allied health and medical assisting, surgical tech, medical lab assistant
Education And Teaching16elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching
Media11photo and film tech, advertising
Construction Trades10carpentry, power transmission, property management
Therapy And Counseling9substance abuse counseling
Computer Science And Engineering9computer support, computer programming, computer and info science
Engineering8engineering
Hospitality7tourism and travel, hotel management
Design7design and applied arts
Art Studies6art studies
Production Trades6machine shop assistant, tool and die tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6parks and recreation management, nutrition sciences
Cooking And Culinary Arts3restaurant and catering management, chef training
Medical Administration3medical records tech
Office And Administration3administrative assistant, general office occupations, office management
Drama And Performing Arts0drama

Number of programs and degrees for MVCC Utica in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree72450
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years5131
Award of less than 1 academic year137

MVCC Utica Student Body

In 2007, MVCC Utica had a total enrollment of 6,044 students (4,531 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black6%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown9%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1934%
20-2118%
22-2410%
25-298%
30-345%
35-393%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
New York97%
(International Students)1%

MVCC Utica Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time43 %

MVCC Utica Room and Board (2007)

MVCC Utica offers campus housing for 515 of its 4,531 (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.

MVCC Utica Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,554
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,704
Room and board$ 7,480
Room charge$ 3,900
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,820
Books and supplies$ 1,350
Other expenses$ 2,280

Financial Aid:
MVCC Utica participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 287100)

MVCC Utica Faculty

MVCC Utica has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6137
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1812
Non-tenured and not on tenure track75

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year17$69,23512$62,554
Associate professoracademic year23$55,1129$50,538
Assistant professoracademic year21$46,61018$45,111
Instructoracademic year25$37,79415$40,284
All faculty totalacademic year86$50,79454$48,551

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

MVCC Utica Degree Programs (2007)

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
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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 Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Metallurgical 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
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, 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 Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

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
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

MVCC Utica Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets MVCC Utica Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%MVCC Utica Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%MVCC Utica Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%MVCC Utica Number of students
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%MVCC Utica % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%MVCC Utica % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%MVCC Utica Male % of student body
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%MVCC Utica % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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