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Montgomery County Community College was established in 1964, and offers associate degrees and certifications in several fields. It is an accredited two-year community college, and its main campus is located in Blue Bell, Alabama. The satellite campus of the college in Pottstown was opened in 1996. MCCC has off-site locations in:
The Blue Bell campus of Montgomery County Community College has more than 11,000 students, whereas the Pottstown campus enrolls nearly 9,000 students. Majors and degrees are offered in various fields like biological sciences, business management, marketing, computer science, general education, communications and journalism, science, mathematics, and performing arts.
Men’s and women’s intramural cross country, soccer, baseball, softball, table tennis and volleyball are offered at MCCC.
Montgomery County Community College is in a large suburb, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Montgomery County Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Montgomery County Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Montgomery County Community College are higher than most.
The school, in 2005, had 8,860 students (5,555 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Montgomery County Community College
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0796
General Phone: (215) 641-6300
Admissions Phone: (215) 641-6551
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 641-6566
http://www.mc3.edu
Montgomery County Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 408 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities |
| Business And Management | 148 | business, accounting, business management, accounting technology, hospitality marketing, management information systems, MIS, business communications, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 128 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 57 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, teacher aide |
| Medical Support And Technology | 51 | mental health services tech, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, surgical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 32 | child care management, child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science, computer networking, information science, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | automotive tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, engineering technician, mechanical drafting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 25 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Media | 20 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | commercial art |
| Science | 12 | biology, physical sciences, biotechnology |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering science |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 4 | travel services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | substance abuse counseling |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Montgomery County Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 965 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 15 |
In 2005, Montgomery County Community College had a total enrollment of 8,860 students (5,555 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Blue Bell, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 641-6551
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,730 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 980 |
Financial Aid:
Montgomery County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 445200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 641-6566
Montgomery County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 43 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $45,035 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $47,368 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $76,145 | 17 | $70,146 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $72,098 | 15 | $65,497 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $53,159 | 20 | $49,182 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,075 | 21 | $44,445 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $66,880 | 73 | $56,054 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Montgomery County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services 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
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