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Clark College is a community college located in Vancouver, Washington, United States. The college was founded as a private, two-year, junior college in 1933. In 2008, it celebrated its 75th anniversary. The college was originally called Vancouver Junior College. It first received state support in 1941. The college was finally incorporated into the statewide community college system in 1967.
Clark College’s main campus is spread across an area of more than 100 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in nursing, dental hygiene, and industrial arts. It also provides general adult education and preparation for four-year university degrees.
The college’s mascot is a Galapagon penguin named Oswald. Notable alumni of Clark College are Jess Hartley, novelist and role playing game writer; Denis Hayes, environmental activist; and Sam Elliott, actor.
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Campus Location1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663-3598
USA
Main Tel: (360) 992-2000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Clark College HighlightsWhere Clark College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and production trades.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,004 | 34 | | < 1 year certificate | 224 | 14 | | 1-2 year certificate | 116 | 24 | | 2-4 year degree | 3 | 2 |
Clark StudentsThe student enrollment at Clark was 9,705 in 2007 (6,169 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,601 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,775 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Clark 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 | | 124 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 29 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 24 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (140 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (22 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (9 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (43 awarded) - CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LAW (19 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (571 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (135 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (118 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (55 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES (107 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (27 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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