H Councill Trenholm State Technical College

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College was established in 1963. In the year 2000 the institution merged with John M. Patterson Technical School to form Trenholm State Technical College. As both colleges were technical institutes, the merger did not affect the status of the colleges. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College is located in Montgomery, Alabama. The campus of the institution spreads across an area of 35-acre. H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College offers various degrees in a number of streams. It operates as division of the two-year Alabama Community College System. The college provides courses online. Adult education programs are also provided in the college.

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College maintains an active student life and houses several clubs and organizations. The clubs and organizations hold meeting within the campus.

Campus Location

1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108-3199
USA
Main Tel: (334) 420-4200
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

H Councill Trenholm State Technical College Highlights

Where H Councill Trenholm State Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Historically black college.
Many students concentrating in media, beauty and cosmetology, and transportation.
Large number of students.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High male/female ratio.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	247	33
Associate	123	21
1-2 year certificate	52	24

Trenholm Tech Students

Trenholm Tech is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Trenholm Tech was 1,340 in 2007 (920 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	$ 2,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,830
Books and supplies	$ 1,800

Financial Aid: Trenholm Tech participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Trenholm Tech:

School	Location	Enrollment
Louisiana Technical College-Oakdale Campus	Oakdale, LA	310
Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus	New Iberia, LA	507
Dawson Community College	Glendive, MT	446
North Central Kansas Technical College	Beloit, KS	522
Wichita Area Technical College	Wichita, KS	924
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College	Fennimore, WI	2,549
Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus	Minden, LA	741
Louisiana Technical College-T H Harris Campus	Opelousas, LA	619
Mayville State University	Mayville, ND	769
Nashotah House	Nashotah, WI	98

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		41
Without tenure; working toward tenure		25

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (63 awarded)

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (21 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (12 awarded)

Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded)

Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (2 awarded)

Ornamental Horticulture

LIBERAL ARTS (0 awarded)

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (47 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (21 awarded)

Graphic Communications
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (20 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (78 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded)

Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (88 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation