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Cowley County Community College is also referred to as Cowley College, and is located in Arkansas City, Kansas. Established in 1922, Cowley College was originally named as Arkansas City Junior College (ACJC). This two-year college offers more than 70 degree programs, distance-learning classes, e-learning and certificate courses in subjects which include journalism, criminal justice, liberal arts and natural science.
The college campus has several student clubs and organizations including the Chess Club, Creative Claws, the Journalism Club, the Art and Design Club and Act One Drama Club. The students participate in various sports such as tennis, basketball and soccer.
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Campus Location125 S Second St
Arkansas City, KS 67005
USA
Main Tel: (620) 442-0430
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Cowley County Community College HighlightsWhere Cowley County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and science and laboratory technician.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
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
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 563 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 71 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Cowley County Community College was 4,469 in 2007 (3,005 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 | $ 2,170 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,782 | | Room and board | $ 3,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,500 | | Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Cowley County Community 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 | | 33 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 |
Housing and MealsCowley County Community College provides on-campus housing for 324 of its 3,005 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (17 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 Networking and Telecommunications
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (480 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (48 awarded) - Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (10 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (28 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (14 awarded) - Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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