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Washtenaw Community College, or WCC, is a community college located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1965. The college has complete training partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations and transfer agreements with the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and UM–Dearborn. WCC enrolls more than 1,000 students from over 100 different countries every year. The college is renowned for its student-built high end custom cars and is one of the only colleges/trade schools in the United States to teach high end car customizing.
Washtenaw Community College offers more than 90 credit programs in diverse areas of study. The college operates club sports where WCC students can participate in various sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, hockey, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
Washtenaw Community College can be found in Ann Arbor, MI (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Washtenaw Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in music and engineering technician.
Washtenaw Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 12,068 students were enrolled in Washtenaw Community College.
More complete details are provided below.
Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
General Phone: (734) 973-3543
http://www.wccnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 523 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 329 | industrial production tech, computer systems tech, CAD and design, robotics tech, architectural drafting, drafting and design tech, manufacturing tech, hydraulics tech |
| Liberal Arts | 293 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, international studies |
| Business and Management | 155 | business management, accounting technology, sales, human resources, entrepreneurship |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 130 | computer networking, computer security, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming, computer graphics, computer services management, systems analyst, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 115 | health service and sciences, radiation therapist, dental assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 114 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, motorcycle mechanic, vehicle maintenance |
| Family and Social Work | 104 | child care provider, human services |
| Office and Administration | 91 | administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Construction Trades | 71 | pipefitting, construction manager, construction |
| Media | 60 | photo and film tech, digital communications, journalism, broadcast journalism |
| Production Trades | 58 | welding, precision production, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Education and Teaching | 51 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 50 | chef training, institutional food workers, pastry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and police |
| Music | 25 | various music studies |
| Medical Administration | 23 | medical secretary |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | commercial art |
| Design | 15 | graphic design |
| Architecture and Planning | 3 | architectural tech |
| Hospitality | 2 | restaurant and food services management |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Washtenaw Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,136 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 996 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 125 | 9 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Washtenaw Community College had a total enrollment of 12,068 students (8,183 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ann Arbor, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,072 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Washtenaw Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 232800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 103 | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 103 | $74,447 | 105 | $77,003 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 103 | $74,447 | 105 | $77,003 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Construction Trades, General
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Production, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Washtenaw Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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