The North Central Missouri College, also called the NCMC, was established in 1925 as Trenton Junior College. It is a junior, private institution located Trenton, Missouri with more than 1400 students. The college receives a large number of international applicants as well.
NCMC has a number of career programs for study. The institution offers associate’s degree in subjects which include agriculture, business administration, criminal justice and information technology, among others. Some of the one-year technical programs are accounting, medical assisting, and business management.
The College offers loans and scholarships to those students who require it. Nicknamed, the Pirates, the college has athletic teams that participate in a number of sports, such as basketball, softball, baseball and others. The teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region 16.
Students attend North Central Missouri College in Trenton, MO, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. North Central Missouri College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. North Central Missouri College is known for its programs in agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
North Central Missouri College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,505 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
North Central Missouri College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. North Central Missouri College offers students meal plans. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
North Central Missouri College
1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
General Phone: (660) 359-3948
http://www.ncmissouri.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 136 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 95 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 26 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, electronic commerce, accounting and computer science |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child care management, human services |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer programming |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agricultural management |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | manufacturing tech |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | teacher ed, technical teaching, teacher aide, education |
| Office and Administration | 2 | office data entry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | mechanic and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | pharmacy tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for North Central Missouri College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 224 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 80 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, North Central Missouri College had a total enrollment of 1,505 students (1,122 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
North Central Missouri College offers campus housing for 140 of its 1,122 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Trenton, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,510 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,650 |
| Room and board | $ 4,640 |
| Room charge | $ 2,520 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,404 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,142 |
Financial Aid:
North Central Missouri College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 251400)
North Central Missouri College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 10 | $48,337 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 10 | $48,337 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $44,178 | 14 | $40,696 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $44,178 | 14 | $40,696 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 14 | 14 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Computer Science
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Central Missouri College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
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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