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West Shore Community College, located in Scottville, Michigan and abbreviated as WSCC, is a two year community college that was established in 1967.
West Shore Community College confers associate’s degrees and certificates in various programs of study. The students can choose from subjects such as accounting, office information systems, radiologic technology, business administration and medical office assisting.
The students of West Shore Community College participate in on-campus clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa, Future Business Leaders, The Chronicle and Law Enforcement Club. The students are offered financial aid by the college in the form of grants, loans and scholarships. Students can earn degrees such as the Richard and Helen Daron Academic Excellence Award.
Scottville, MI is home to West Shore Community College. Scottville is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at West Shore Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at West Shore Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 1,352 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
West Shore Community College
3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454-0277
General Phone: (231) 845-6211
http://www.westshore.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 78 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 47 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 26 | accounting technology, sales and marketing, business administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | child care provider |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer networking, system administration |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | teacher aide |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | medical coding |
Number of programs and degrees for West Shore Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 174 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, West Shore Community College had a total enrollment of 1,352 students (902 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Scottville, 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 | $ 3,074 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,034 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
West Shore Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 795000)
West Shore Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 14 | $68,157 | 10 | $68,672 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $66,840 | 12 | $66,436 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Shore Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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