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North Central Texas College was established in 1923. This community college serves Montague, Denton and Cooke Counties in Texas. NCTC offers a variety of majors and degrees in business management and marketing, computer science, security and protective services, performing arts and healthcare. The main campus, set on nearly 110 acres of land, is located in Gainesville. Two branch campuses can be found in:
The official colors of the sports teams of NCTC are white and blue, and the college teams are called the Lions. North Central Texas College has volleyball, tennis, softball and baseball teams. They are members of National Junior College Athletic Association.
North Central Texas College is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Gainesville, TX. The school is classified as a public college. Students at North Central Texas College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at North Central Texas College include animal science and care and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
North Central Texas College, in 2007, had 7,590 students (4,655 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. North Central Texas College makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"North Central Texas College is a two-year institution primarily serving residents of Cooke, Denton, and Montague counties by offering techical and academic courses for certification or associate degrees; continuing education; remedial and compensatory education consistent with open-admissions policies; and programs of counseling and guidance."
More complete details are provided below.
North Central Texas College
1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240-4699
General Phone: (940) 668-7731
http://www.nctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 213 | general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 99 | registered nursing, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | surgical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science, computer networking |
| Animal Science And Care | 13 | equestrian studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 4 | business administration |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 1 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | farm management |
Number of programs and degrees for North Central Texas College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 311 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 11 |
In 2007, North Central Texas College had a total enrollment of 7,590 students (4,655 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
North Central Texas College offers campus housing for 325 of its 4,655 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Gainesville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,568 |
| Room and board | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,008 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,458 |
Financial Aid:
North Central Texas College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 355800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 70 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $56,315 | 21 | $50,668 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $56,315 | 21 | $50,668 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 37 | $44,297 | 49 | $43,053 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $44,297 | 49 | $43,053 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 37 | 59 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 37 | 37 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Central Texas College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits 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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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