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Warren County Community College, also referred to as WCCC, is located in Washington, New Jersey. It is a public, two-year, coeducational college. It was established by the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education in the year 1981. The college received degree-granting authority by the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education in the year 1987.
Warren County Community College offers a large number of certificates and degree programs. Students can choose from courses in the areas of biology, criminal justice, communications, and business management, among others.
The Soccer Club and Basketball Club of Warren County Community College offers students opportunities to participate in intercollegiate sports competitions. Additionally, the college supports various other organizations such as the WCCC Student Nursing Organization, Ars Poetica, Sigma Chi Eta, and Phi Theta Kappa.
Warren County Community College is located in Washington, NJ (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Warren County Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Warren County Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Warren County Community College had 1,742 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Warren County Community College maintains a mission of building a community of learners through accessible, quality learning opportunities designed to meet personal aspirations."
More complete details are provided below.
Warren County Community College
475 Rte 57 W
Washington, NJ 07882-4343
General Phone: (908) 835-9222
http://www.warren.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 94 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 28 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 9 | business management |
| Science | 7 | physical sciences, biology |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, instructional media design |
Number of programs and degrees for Warren County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 159 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Warren County Community College had a total enrollment of 1,742 students (1,028 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,994 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,474 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Warren County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2503900)
Warren County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $60,161 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $61,829 | 4 | $63,359 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $49,301 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $40,106 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $60,895 | 16 | $53,232 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Warren County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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