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Founded in the year 1961, Schoolcraft College is a two year community college located in Livonia, Michigan. It also has a satellite campus in Garden City, Michigan. Schoolcraft College was originally named Northwest Wayne County Community College but the name was later changed because due to its length. It officially became the Schoolcraft College on the 6th of February, 1963.
Schoolcraft College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. It is especially recognized for its culinary arts program and continuing education programs. The Schoolcraft Connection is the student-run campus newspaper.
Schoolcraft College’s sports teams are known as the Ocelots. The college is a part of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association.
Schoolcraft College is in a small city, in Livonia, MI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Schoolcraft College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include cooking and culinary arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Schoolcraft College offers open admission.
Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Schoolcraft College, in 2007-2008, had 12,148 students (8,336 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152-2696
General Phone: (734) 462-4400
http://www.schoolcraft.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 283 | general studies |
| Business and Management | 223 | business management, business, accounting technology, marketing, small business management |
| Medical Administration | 169 | medical billing, medical records tech, medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Medical Support and Technology | 132 | health service and sciences, phlebotomy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 118 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 91 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 77 | computer graphics, computer programming, computer applications programming, web design |
| Education and Teaching | 69 | education |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | biomedical tech, drafting, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech, metallurgical tech, manufacturing tech |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | child development, child care management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | massage therapy |
| Office and Administration | 29 | administrative assistant, executive secretary, office data entry |
| Media | 13 | recording arts tech, radio and TV tech |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 5 | salon management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 3 | computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Schoolcraft College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,059 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 405 | 30 |
In 2007-2008, Schoolcraft College had a total enrollment of 12,148 students (8,336 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Livonia, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,158 |
Financial Aid:
Schoolcraft College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 46 | $79,965 | 50 | $78,135 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $79,965 | 50 | $78,135 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| Basketball | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Track | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 18 | 23 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Schoolcraft College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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