|
Dodge City Community College, also known as DC3 or DCCC, is located in Dodge City, Kansas, United States. It was established in the year 1935. The college campus spreads across an area of more than 140 acres in Dodge City. The campus comprises of more than 20 buildings, a fitness trail, a fishing lake, and a rodeo arena. DCCC offers more than 30 degree programs and is divided into several academic departments.
Dodge City Community College is home to a number of student organizations and clubs. These include the Student Government Association, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, Art Club, Vocal Music Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors, International Student Organization, DCCC Student Nurse Association, and Block and Bridle Club. DCCC's sports teams participate in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. They are called the Conquistadors.
|
|
Campus Location2501 N 14th Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801-2399
USA
Main Tel: (620) 225-1321
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Dodge City Community College HighlightsWhere Dodge City Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
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 |
|---|
| Associate | 140 | 43 | | 1-2 year certificate | 55 | 18 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Dodge City Community College was 1,812 in 2007 (1,077 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 |
|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,510 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,880 | | Room | $ 2,040 | | Board | $ 2,170 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 3,436 |
Financial Aid: Dodge City 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 |
|---|
| With tenure | | 32 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 26 |
Housing and MealsDodge City Community College provides on-campus housing for 268 of its 1,077 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
|
|
Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Agriculture
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (6 awarded) - Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Livestock Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (2 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) - Accounting
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (2 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (2 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (1 awarded) - Agronomy and Crop Science
- Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS (35 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDIA (7 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (4 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE (4 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC (1 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (62 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
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Physical Therapy/Therapist
Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Dodge City Community College with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
Featured Online School Profiles
AIU Online
Career-focused online degrees for business, criminal justice, education, healthcare, technology, and visual communications.
University of Phoenix Online
Over 20 years of online degrees in business, management, criminal justice, technology, healthcare, and education.
Walden University Online
Undergraduate and graduate degrees for business, technology, education, nursing, criminal justice, counseling, and social work.
|
