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Treasure Valley Community College, or TVCC, was founded in 1962. Initially, classes were held in the Ontario High School. In 1965, TVCC moved to its present campus near the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, Oregon. TVCC's recent enrollments have been more than 6,000 students every year.
Students at Treasure Valley Community College can choose from academic programs in the fields of art, adult education, business, computer science, English/ foreign language, mathematics, science, nursing, and workforce training and education.
The athletics department of Treasure Valley Community College sponsors teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball. The teams are known as the Chukars, and compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
The main campus of Treasure Valley Community College is in Ontario, OR (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public school. Treasure Valley Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. Treasure Valley Community College students most commonly major in a field related to music and education and teaching.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
Treasure Valley Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 2,010 enrolled students.
Treasure Valley Community College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
More complete details are provided below.
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
General Phone: (541) 881-8822
http://www.tvcc.cc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, various nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 55 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, English, social services, history |
| Education And Teaching | 21 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, multilingual education |
| Business And Management | 15 | business, accounting technology, MIS |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 10 | office management, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 5 | farm management, agriculture, agricultural management |
| Medicine | 5 | pre-med, medical preparatory, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | conservation, wildlife management |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | pre-pharmacy, radiation therapist |
| Science | 3 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | animal science |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant, pre-law, legal secretary |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | agronomy |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Treasure Valley Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 116 | 42 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 79 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 6 |
In 2007, Treasure Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,010 students (1,337 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Idaho | 69% |
| Oregon | 27% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Treasure Valley Community College offers campus housing for 142 of its 1,337 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ontario, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 7 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,375 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,825 |
| Room and board | $ 5,730 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,475 |
Financial Aid:
Treasure Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322100)
Treasure Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $46,625 | 5 | $47,845 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $46,625 | 5 | $47,845 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 22 | $54,764 | 20 | $52,733 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $54,764 | 20 | $52,733 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 36 | 72 |
| Track | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Basketball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 17 | 25 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Treasure Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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