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North Lake College, Texas

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, Texas (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 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

North Lake College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Body

In 2005, North Lake College had 9,268 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
Admissions Phone: (972) 273-3183
Financial Aid Phone: (972) 273-3320
http://www.dcccd.edu

North Lake College Programs and Degrees (2005)

North Lake College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts274general studies
Business And Management59business management, business, accounting, electronic commerce, banking, logistics, MIS
Computer Science And Engineering53computer networking, data processing tech, computer programming, web design
Engineering Technician22construction engineering tech, electronics tech
Real Estate And Construction Management16real estate
Design11graphic design
Construction Trades9electrician
Hospitality6hotel management
Office And Administration5office data entry, receptionist, executive secretary
Media2radio and TV tech
Mechanics And Repair1HVAC

Number of programs and degrees for North Lake College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree37319
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8519

Student Body

In 2005, North Lake College had a total enrollment of 9,268 students (5,080 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White46%
Black16%
Hispanic18%
Asian12%
American Indian1%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)5%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1918%
20-2117%
22-2417%
25-2917%
30-3410%
35-395%
40-497%
50-642%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Texas99%

North Lake College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time35 %

North Lake College Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6037

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year60$52,97737$53,930
All faculty totalacademic year60$52,97737$53,930

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

North Lake College Degree Programs (2005)

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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

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

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

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

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

North Lake College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Lake College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% 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
% of degrees in real estate and construction management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%North Lake College % of degrees in real estate and construction management
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%North Lake College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%North Lake College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%North Lake College Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%North Lake College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%North Lake College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%North Lake College Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%North Lake College Salaries of full-time faculty
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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