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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.
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.
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.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Terra State Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,495 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
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.
Terra State Community College
2830 Napoleon Rd
Fremont, OH 43420-9670
General Phone: (419) 334-8400
http://www.terra.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 91 | HVAC tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, automotive tech, plastics engineering tech, robotics tech, engineering technician, architectural engineering tech, ... |
| Business and Management | 35 | business management, accounting, operations management, MIS, marketing, business, banking, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 32 | general studies, social services, language translation, English, technical and business writing, sign language translation, liberal arts and sciences, humanities |
| Office and Administration | 20 | executive secretary, general office occupations |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer networking, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 11 | nuclear tech |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical secretary, health and medical administrative, medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration |
| Production Trades | 5 | sheet metal tech, welding, tool and die tech |
| Music | 5 | various music studies, music |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | teacher education, kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Science | 3 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Terra State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 229 | 52 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Terra State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,495 students (1,552 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,590 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,636 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,354 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $63,267 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $61,200 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $49,230 | 5 | $45,635 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,300 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $55,985 | 10 | $50,468 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Terra State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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