Trinity Valley Community College is in Athens, Texas. Athens is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Trinity Valley Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 5,845 students study at the school (in 2005).
Trinity Valley Community College makes housing available to a large share of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Trinity Valley Community College is a learning-centered college that provides quality academic, workforce, and community service programs to meet the educational needs of our students and the citizens of our service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Trinity Valley Community College
100 Cardinal Drive
Athens, TX 75751
http://www.tvcc.edu
Trinity Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 383 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 191 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 164 | computer and info science, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 132 | drafting, electronics tech, computer systems tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 92 | applied horticulture |
| Production Trades | 82 | welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 80 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 79 | cosmetology |
| Construction Trades | 37 | masonry |
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | medical secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management, accounting |
| Office And Administration | 13 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | surgical tech |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | farm management |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinity Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 614 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 530 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 195 | 20 |
In 2005, Trinity Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 5,845 students (3,611 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Trinity Valley Community College offers campus housing for 350 of its 3,611 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Athens, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,400 |
| Room and board | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,450 |
Financial Aid:
Trinity Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 71 | 52 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 21 | $55,818 | 7 | $54,966 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $55,818 | 7 | $54,966 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 50 | $46,148 | 45 | $44,467 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $46,148 | 45 | $44,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 13 | 92 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinity Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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