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Cape Cod Community College

Cape Cod Community College, known locally as 4-C or the Harvard of the Middle Cape, was established in 1961. It is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students annually. The college grants Associate in Arts and Associate in Sciences degrees and several other certificates. It also provides certificates in subjects such as Landscape Maintenance, Early Childhood Education, Graphic Design, and Culinary Arts.

Cape Cod Community College hosts several student activities and events. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including WKKL 90.7FM (Makkay Broadcasting Center), Dental Hygiene Club, Debate Club, Dance Club, and Choral Club. The college's student body includes an impressive number of international students.

Campus Location

2240 Iyannough Rd
West Barnstable, MA 02668-1599
USA
Main Tel: (508) 362-2131
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, liberal arts, and computer science and engineering.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of students.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate42919
< 1 year certificate10522
1-2 year certificate 2

Students

Student enrollment was 4,299 in 2007-2008 (2,553 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,264
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,208
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Cape Cod Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  45
Without tenure; working toward tenure  23

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (42 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Customer Service Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (28 awarded)

  • Computer Science
  • Information Science/Studies

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

  • Natural Resources Management and Policy

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded)

  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
  • Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
  • Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

HOSPITALITY (2 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (4 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (15 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (209 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (24 awarded)

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

MEDICINE (0 awarded)

  • Gerontology

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (131 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

  • Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
  • Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

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List of Massachusetts colleges

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