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Tohono O'Odham Community College is in a quiet rural area, in Sells, AZ. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Tohono O'Odham Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Tohono O'Odham Community College include business and management, family and social work, and construction trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Tohono O'Odham Community College does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 154 students (108 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Tohono O'Odham Community College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to enhance the unique Tohono OĈodham Himdag by strengthening individuals, families, and communities through holistic, quality higher education services. These services will include research opportunities and programs that address academic, life, and development skills."
More complete details are provided below.
Tohono O'Odham Community College
Highway 86, Mile Post 115.5 N
Sells, AZ 85634-3129
General Phone: (520) 383-8401
http://www.tocc.cc.az.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | systems analyst |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | child development, child care provider, human services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | electrical maintenance and repair |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Business and Management | 1 | business management |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 0 | plumbing, property management, construction, carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Tohono O'Odham Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 21 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
Tohono O'Odham Community College is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Tohono O'Odham Community College had a total enrollment of 154 students (108 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 98% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,672 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Tohono O'Odham Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3784400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 7 |
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 | 8 | $43,133 | 7 | $42,615 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $43,133 | 7 | $42,615 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tohono O'Odham Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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