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North Lake College

North Lake College

North Lake College, a part of Dallas County Community College District, is situated in Irving, Texas. The college was established in 1977. The campus is set on 276 acres of land. North Lake College offers enrollment to more than 8,000 credit students every year.

The sports teams of the North Lake College are nicknamed the Blazers. The Blazers compete in the Metro Athletic Conference. The college has men’s baseball and basketball teams, and women’s volleyball and soccer teams.

Overview of North Lake College

The main campus of North Lake College is in Irving, TX (a medium-sized city). The school is a public school. North Lake College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. North Lake College students most commonly major in a field related to real estate and construction management, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.

North Lake College Selectivity

The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, North Lake College had 9,835 enrolled students.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Lake College

North Lake College
5001 N MacArthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038-3899
General Phone: (972) 273-3000
http://www.dcccd.edu

North Lake College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts365general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Business and Management56business, accounting, business management, banking, logistics, electronic commerce, MIS
Construction Trades51electrician
Computer Science and Engineering43computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, computer science, web design
Real Estate and Construction Management32real estate
Media13radio and TV tech
Engineering Technician12construction engineering tech, electronics tech
Design9graphic design, design and visual communication
Office and Administration7receptionist, office data entry, executive secretary
Hospitality4hotel management
Music1music
Mechanics and Repair0HVAC

Number of programs and degrees for North Lake College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree44822
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14521

Student Body

In 2007-2008, North Lake College had a total enrollment of 9,835 students (6,183 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White40%
Black17%
Hispanic21%
Asian12%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1920%
20-2119%
22-2417%
25-2916%
30-349%
35-396%
40-496%
50-642%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Texas100%

North Lake College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time39 %

North Lake College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Irving, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

North Lake College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,160
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,450
Books and supplies$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
North Lake College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2077400)

North Lake College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track5845

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year58$58,88045$57,731
All faculty totalacademic year58$58,88045$57,731

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

North Lake College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MUSIC
Music, General

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

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North Lake College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Lake College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%North Lake College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%North Lake College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%North Lake College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%North Lake College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%North Lake College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%North Lake College % of degrees in construction trades
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%North Lake College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%North Lake College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%North Lake College Number of degree programs
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
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

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