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Cisco Junior College, also referred to as CJC, was originally established in the year 1909 as Britton Training Institute. However, due to depletion in the number of students, it closed down after World War I. It was reopened in 1923 as Randolph College but closed down in 1936. Finally, in May, 1939, Cisco Junior College was created as a part of the Cisco Independent School District. Located in Cisco, Texas, United states, the college's campus spreads over an area of more than 90 acres. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including fine arts, business, and science.
Cisco Junior College sponsors various clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Computer Users Club, Student Government Association, Photography Club, and Auto Tech Club. The students of Cisco Junior College participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, soccer and volleyball. The sports teams are called the Wranglers.
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Campus Location101 College Heights
Cisco, TX 76437
USA
Main Tel: (254) 442-5000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Cisco Junior College HighlightsWhere Cisco Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in real estate and construction management and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 213 | 44 | | 1-2 year certificate | 181 | 18 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Cisco Junior College was 3,365 in 2007 (2,192 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,858 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,164 | | Room | $ 800 | | Board | $ 2,200 | | Books and supplies | $ 945 | | Other | $ 3,755 |
Financial Aid: Cisco Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 34 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 39 |
Housing and MealsCisco Junior College provides on-campus housing for 347 of its 2,192 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (12 awarded) - Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (38 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (8 awarded) - Building/Property Maintenance and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (24 awarded) - Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Speech Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (4 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
LAW (2 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (29 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (1 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (35 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (7 awarded) - Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (109 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (16 awarded) SCIENCE (7 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (19 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
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