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Terra State Community College

Terra State Community College

Terra Community College is a two-year, commuter college located in Fremont, Ohio, United States. It was established in the year 1968. The campus spreads across an area of more than 100 acres. The college offers over 100 degree and certificate programs in various field of study. It also offers more than 40 occupational programs. Students can also opt for the distance learning and continuing education programs. In addition, Terra Community College offers online courses.

Terra Community College’s athletics department fields both men’s and women’s teams. These teams participate in various intramural sports including basketball, soccer, four-man power volleyball, flag football, and badminton, among others.

Overview of Terra State Community College

Students attend Terra State Community College in Fremont, OH, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Terra State Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Terra State Community College is known for its programs in mathematics, business and management, and engineering technician.

Terra State Community College Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

Terra State Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 2,495 students at the school (as of 2007).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Terra State Community College is committed to excellence in teaching, training, and lifelong learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Terra State Community College

Terra State Community College
2830 Napoleon Rd
Fremont, OH 43420-9670
General Phone: (419) 334-8400
http://www.terra.edu

Terra State Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician83electronics tech, engineering technician, plastics engineering tech, mechanical engineering related tech, architectural engineering tech, HVAC tech, robotics tech, automotive tech, ...
Business And Management41business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, operations management, business, banking, entrepreneurship
Liberal Arts25general studies, social services, technical and business writing, language translation, English, humanities, sign language translation, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Administration18medical secretary, health and medical administrative, medical records tech
Education And Teaching11kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher education
Computer Science And Engineering10computer networking, computer programming, computer and info science
Security And Law Enforcement9criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration
Family And Social Work8social work
Production Trades7welding, sheet metal tech, tool and die tech
Office And Administration5executive secretary, general office occupations
Medical Support And Technology5allied health and medical assisting
Science2biological and physical sciences
Mathematics2mathematics
Photography And Commercial Art2commercial art
Music1various music studies, music
Engineering1engineering
Fine Arts1fine arts studies
Medicine1health professions
Therapy And Counseling0psychology
Art Studies0art studies

Number of programs and degrees for Terra State Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree19050
Award of less than 1 academic year2416
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1817

Student Body

In 2007, Terra State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,495 students (1,449 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black4%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1815%
18-1919%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4910%
50-644%

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

ResidencePercent
Ohio99%

Terra State Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time35 %
Part-Time45 %

Terra State Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Terra State Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,590
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,636
Books and supplies$ 1,300

Financial Aid:
Terra State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 827800)

Terra State Community College Faculty

Terra State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured216
Non-tenured, but on tenure track94

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$62,6951*
Associate professoracademic year11$58,2815$54,576
Assistant professoracademic year7$48,2153$46,389
Instructoracademic year4$43,0421*
All faculty totalacademic year30$55,07710$51,296

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

Terra State Community College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Technical and Business Writing

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Terra State Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Terra State Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Terra State Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Terra State Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Terra State Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Terra State Community College % of degrees in business and management
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Terra State Community College % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Terra State Community College % of degrees in mathematics
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Terra State Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Terra State Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
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
Tenure system for quality teaching

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