Chipola College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

Chipola College is located in Marianna, Florida, United States. It was established in 1947 as Chipola Junior College. The name of the college was changed in 2003.

The college offers a number of bachelor degree programs and alternative certification programs to students.

Chipola is home to several clubs and organizations includeing the Chipola Player's Club, Freshmen Student Nurses Association, Mu Alpha Theta, and Phi Theta Kappa.

Chipola college is well-known for its athletic program. Its sports teams include basketball, baseball, softball, and cross country.

Many students of Chipola College have become famous including Tyler Flowers, current major league baseball prospect; Mary Elizabeth Lado, professional figure competitor; and Russell Martin, current catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,305 in 2009-2010 (1,707 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Chipola provides on-campus housing for 86 of its 1,707 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (13 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business Administration, Management and Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Mason/Masonry

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (0 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

• Biology Teacher Education
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Mathematics Teacher Education
• Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
• Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (248 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (7 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (96 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (122 awarded)

• Corrections
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting