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Tohono O'Odham Community College

Overview of Tohono O'Odham Community College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Tohono O'Odham Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Tohono O'Odham Community College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.

Student Body

Tohono O'Odham Community College, in 2007, had 154 students (74 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Tohono O'Odham Community College.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to enhance the unique Tohono OÆodham 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.

Contacting Tohono O'Odham Community College

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

Tohono O'Odham Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management16business management
Liberal Arts10general studies, liberal arts and humanities
Family And Social Work6child care provider, child development, human services
Construction Trades4construction, plumbing, property management, carpentry
Education And Teaching0early childhood education
Office And Administration0administrative assistant, general office occupations
Computer Science And Engineering0systems analyst
Mechanics And Repair0electrical maintenance and repair
Production Trades0welding

Number of programs and degrees for Tohono O'Odham Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree216
Award of less than 1 academic year92
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years67
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years01

Student Body

Tohono O'Odham Community College is a tribal college.

In 2007, Tohono O'Odham Community College had a total enrollment of 154 students (74 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian97%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-195%
20-218%
22-2414%
25-2917%
30-3412%
35-3914%
40-4918%
50-6412%

Tohono O'Odham Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time14 %

Tohono O'Odham Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Tohono O'Odham Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,080
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,652
Books and supplies$ 1,775

Financial Aid:
Tohono O'Odham Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3784400)

Tohono O'Odham Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track76

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$44,4656$42,543
All faculty totalcalendar year7$44,4656$42,543

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

Tohono O'Odham Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

Tohono O'Odham Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Tohono O'Odham Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Tohono O'Odham Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Tohono O'Odham Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Tohono O'Odham Community College % of degrees in family and social work
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Tohono O'Odham Community College Minority % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Tohono O'Odham Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Tohono O'Odham Community College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Tohono O'Odham Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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