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Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft College

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.

Overview of Schoolcraft College

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.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include cooking and culinary arts.

Schoolcraft College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Schoolcraft College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

Faculty salaries at Schoolcraft College are higher than most.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 12,148 students (7,179 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152-2696
General Phone: (734) 462-4400
http://www.schoolcraft.edu

Schoolcraft College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts286general studies
Business And Management193business management, business, accounting technology, marketing, small business management
Medical Administration138medical billing, medical records tech, medical office assistant, medical transcription
Security And Law Enforcement119criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Medical Support And Technology119health service and sciences, phlebotomy
Nursing And Emergency Medicine105registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
Computer Science And Engineering78computer graphics, computer programming, computer applications programming, web design, computer networking
Cooking And Culinary Arts71chef training, pastry
Education And Teaching70education
Family And Social Work55child development, child care management
Engineering Technician50biomedical tech, drafting, electronics tech, metallurgical tech, environmental engineering tech, manufacturing tech, laser/optical tech
Therapy And Counseling26massage therapy
Office And Administration20executive secretary, administrative assistant, office data entry
Engineering16engineering
Media14recording arts tech, radio and TV tech
Beauty And Cosmetology9salon management
Production Trades4welding
Mechanics And Repair2computer repair, electrical installation and repair

Number of programs and degrees for Schoolcraft College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,06732
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years30829

Student Body

In 2007, Schoolcraft College had a total enrollment of 12,148 students (7,179 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White75%
Black8%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1927%
20-2117%
22-2413%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-396%
40-498%
50-644%
65+0%

Schoolcraft College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time43 %

Schoolcraft College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Schoolcraft College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,280
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,810
Books and supplies$ 1,103

Financial Aid:
Schoolcraft College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 231500)

Schoolcraft College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4849

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year48$76,61449$75,984
All faculty totalacademic year48$76,61449$75,984

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

Schoolcraft College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total82533
Basketball358
Track022
All Other Sports51823

Schoolcraft College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

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
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Metallurgical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Schoolcraft College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Schoolcraft College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 1%Schoolcraft College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Schoolcraft College Number of students
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Schoolcraft College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Schoolcraft College Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Schoolcraft College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Schoolcraft College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Schoolcraft College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Schoolcraft College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Schoolcraft College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Schoolcraft College % of degrees in business and management
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
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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