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Walters State Community College is in Morristown, Tennessee. Morristown is a small city. The school is a public institution. Walters State Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to Walters State Community College are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 378 to 533 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Walters State Community College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,891 students study at the school (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at Walters State Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Walters State Community College
500 S Davy Crockett Pky
Morristown, TN 37813-6899
General Phone: (423) 585-2600
Admissions Phone: (423) 585-2685
Financial Aid Phone: (423) 585-6811
http://www.ws.edu
Walters State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 281 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 201 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 148 | criminal justice and police |
| Business And Management | 68 | business management, MIS, management information systems |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 58 | respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, medical coding |
| Medical Adminstration | 49 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | industrial tech, quality control tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | physical therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | ornamental horticulture |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | chef training |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | web design, systems analyst |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | industrial mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Walters State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 569 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 299 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, Walters State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,891 students (3,983 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Morristown, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,788 | 1,788 | 100% | 1,152 | 64% |
| Men | 626 | 626 | 100% | 480 | 77% |
| Women | 1,162 | 1,162 | 100% | 672 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 408 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 378 | 533 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (423) 585-2685
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,381 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,795 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Walters State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 886300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (423) 585-6811
Walters State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $51,768 | 5 | $57,090 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $45,670 | 3 | $51,680 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $52,061 | 11 | $56,566 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $59,522 | 8 | $54,569 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $49,903 | 32 | $47,096 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $38,440 | 10 | $39,539 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $32,007 | 4 | $32,993 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $48,919 | 54 | $45,759 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 62 | 116 |
| Basketball | 15 | 23 | 38 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 39 | 50 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Walters State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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