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Holyoke Community College was established in 1946 as Holyoke Junior College. It was founded by Dr. George Frost. The college is located on an area of more than 160 acres in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It is adjacent to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 91. At present, HCC offers more than 70 associate degrees and around 41 certificate programs.
HCC has more than 50 student clubs and organizations, which include the Black Student Alliance, Business Association, Future Music Educators, Criminal Justice Association, Photography Club, Students for Social Justice, Wildlife Society, Muslim Students, International Students Club and the Japanese Anime Club.
The athletics department of HCC fields a number of men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in the National Jr. College Athletic Association and the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Conference. They are nicknamed the Cougars.
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Campus Location303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
USA
Main Tel: (413) 552-2001
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Holyoke Community College HighlightsWhere Holyoke Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, art studies, music, and business and management.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 702 | 22 | | < 1 year certificate | 149 | 23 | | 1-2 year certificate | 50 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Holyoke Community College was 6,461 in 2007 (4,472 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 | $ 2,768 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,712 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Holyoke 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 | | 75 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 54 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (25 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (147 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (13 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded) - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (86 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Human Services
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY (15 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (313 awarded) - Geography
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (76 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC (8 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (85 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (63 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded) - Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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