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Temple College, also known as TC, is a public, two-year co-educational college that was established in 1926 and is located in Temple, Texas. The college, which has several campuses located in Cameron, Downtown, Taylor and Waco, offers several undergraduate degrees with a wide variety of programs. TC boasts an enrollment of over 3,500 students per year and is organized into the following academic divisions:
The College has an active student life. It possesses a prominent athletics department and is home to several men’s and women’s games such as baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, and others. The sports teams, known as the Leopards, have won championships in various inter-collegiate competitions. The students also participate in cheerleading.
The main campus of Temple College is in Temple, TX (a small city). The school is a public school. Temple College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
Temple College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Temple College had 4,787 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Temple College
2600 S 1st St
Temple, TX 76504-7435
General Phone: (254) 298-8282
http://www.templejc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 152 | general studies, cartography, sociology, history, English |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 132 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, pre-nursing |
| Business and Management | 68 | business management, business |
| Medical Support and Technology | 38 | surgical tech, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist |
| Office and Administration | 19 | administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer and info science, computer programming, network management, webmastering |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child development, child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Education and Teaching | 3 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | health and physical education |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Temple College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 329 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Temple College had a total enrollment of 4,787 students (3,230 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Temple College offers campus housing for 287 of its 3,230 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Temple, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,224 |
| Room and board | $ 6,958 |
| Room charge | $ 5,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,236 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,354 |
Financial Aid:
Temple College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 362700)
Temple College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $66,682 | 22 | $58,404 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $66,682 | 22 | $58,404 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 39 | $57,136 | 37 | $54,297 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $57,136 | 37 | $54,297 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 38 | 45 | 83 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 33 | 38 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Temple College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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