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Haywood Community College, also known as HCC, is located in Clyde, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in August 1965 and was named Haywood Industrial Education Center. The college enrolled 39 students in its first year. Presently, it enrolls more than 2,700 students and offers over 50 degrees and certificate programs. The college sits upon more than 80 acres of lush landscape in Clyde.
HCC supports several student organizations. Some of these include the Criminal Justice Club, Outdoor Club, Future Cosmetologists Association, Volunteer Club, Medical Assisting club, Phi Theta Kappa, National Vocational Honor Society, Student Builders Trade Association, and Horticulture Club.
HCC participates in various sports including men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and volleyball. The mascot of the sports teams is known as the Wolves. The college's basic colors are indigo and platinum.
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Campus Location185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721-9901
USA
Main Tel: (828) 627-2821
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, beauty and cosmetology, production trades, mechanics and repair, construction trades, and family and social work.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 193 | 35 | | < 1 year certificate | 125 | 23 | | 1-2 year certificate | 42 | 14 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,127 in 2007-2008 (1,881 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,445 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,567 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,146 |
Financial Aid: Haywood Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (34 awarded) - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Make-Up Artist/Specialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (20 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (36 awarded) - Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- Forest Technology/Technician
- Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (16 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (49 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (33 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (38 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (23 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (25 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES (19 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Precision Production
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Woodworking
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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