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Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College

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.

Overview of Washtenaw Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in music and engineering technician.

Washtenaw Community College Selectivity

Washtenaw Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 12,068 students were enrolled in Washtenaw Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Washtenaw Community College

Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-4800
General Phone: (734) 973-3543
http://www.wccnet.edu

Washtenaw Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine523nursing assistant, registered nursing
Engineering Technician329industrial production tech, computer systems tech, CAD and design, robotics tech, architectural drafting, drafting and design tech, manufacturing tech, hydraulics tech
Liberal Arts293general studies, liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, international studies
Business and Management155business management, accounting technology, sales, human resources, entrepreneurship
Computer Science and Engineering130computer networking, computer security, web design, computer programming, computer applications programming, computer graphics, computer services management, systems analyst, ...
Medical Support and Technology115health service and sciences, radiation therapist, dental assistant, pharmacy tech
Mechanics and Repair114HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, motorcycle mechanic, vehicle maintenance
Family and Social Work104child care provider, human services
Office and Administration91administrative assistant, office management, data entry
Construction Trades71pipefitting, construction manager, construction
Media60photo and film tech, digital communications, journalism, broadcast journalism
Production Trades58welding, precision production, machinist, cabinetmaking
Education and Teaching51elementary school teaching, secondary teaching
Cooking and Culinary Arts50chef training, institutional food workers, pastry
Security and Law Enforcement28criminal justice and police
Music25various music studies
Medical Administration23medical secretary
Photography and Commercial Art17commercial art
Design15graphic design
Architecture and Planning3architectural tech
Hospitality2restaurant and food services management
Engineering1engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Washtenaw Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,13637
Award of less than 1 academic year99640
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1259
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Washtenaw Community College had a total enrollment of 12,068 students (8,183 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black14%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown12%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1921%
20-2116%
22-2414%
25-2914%
30-348%
35-397%
40-499%
50-645%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan98%
State unknown2%

Washtenaw Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time39 %

Washtenaw Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Washtenaw Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Washtenaw Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track103105

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year103$74,447105$77,003
All faculty totalcalendar year103$74,447105$77,003

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Washtenaw Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Graphic Design

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

MUSIC
Music, Other

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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Washtenaw Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Washtenaw Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Washtenaw Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Washtenaw Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in media
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in media
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Washtenaw Community College % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Washtenaw Community College Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Washtenaw Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Washtenaw Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Washtenaw Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Washtenaw Community College % of degrees in music
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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