Cincinnati College Of Mortuary Science
Location and Contact Information
645 W North Bend RdCincinnati, OH 45224-1462
USA
Main Tel: (513) 761-2020
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science was founded in 1882 and is also abbreviated as CCMS. The college is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It offers a diverse education in funeral service. The college offers associate’s and bachelor's degrees in mortuary science. The programs include psychology, general biology, sociology, business law, clinical orientation and terminology, anatomy, thanatochemistry, funeral merchandising, restorative art, and funeral home management.
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science is home to several student organizations. The Student Government represents the entire student body and helps them to develop leadership qualities. CCMS chartered alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Eta in the year 1930. The institute also chartered Alpha Tau Epsilon in 1984. Roger Blackwell, an American marketing expert; and Charlie Wilson, a Democratic politician from the U.S State of Ohio are some of the notable alumni of the institute.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in funeral and mortuary science.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Cincinnati College Of Mortuary Science:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FINE Mortuary College | Norwood, MA | 82 |
| 2 | Worsham College of Mortuary Science | Wheeling, IL | 91 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science | Pittsburgh, PA | 163 |
| 4 | John A Gupton College | Nashville, TN | 101 |
| 5 | Dallas Institute of Funeral Service | Dallas, TX | 132 |
| 6 | American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service | New York, NY | 246 |
| 7 | Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service | Decatur, GA | 140 |
| 8 | Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service | Houston, TX | 121 |
| 9 | Mid-America College of Funeral Service | Jeffersonville, IN | 77 |
| 10 | Simmons Institute of Funeral Service Inc | Syracuse, NY | 42 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 71 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 44 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 134 in 2009-2010 (140 full-time equivalent).
About 52% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 48% of the class.
Students under 25 years old represent 52% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 80% Women 90% All 81%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
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