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Hutchinson Community College was founded in 1928 in Hutchinson, Kansas. It was founded as a junior college that later transformed into a full service college. Today, HCC enrolls more than 5,000 credit and non-credit students every semester. The college covers an area of more than 290 acres. It provides a wide variety of subjects in more than 60 areas. It offers courses like Allied Health, Language and Communication, Consumer Sciences, Public Safety and Computer Technology. HCC also offers distance learning courses and online education programs.
The college has an active student administration that works for the overall development of its students. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.
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Campus Location1300 N Plum St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
USA
Main Tel: (620) 665-3500
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Hutchinson Community College HighlightsWhere Hutchinson Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, security and law enforcement, and media.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
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 |
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| Associate | 576 | 49 | | 1-2 year certificate | 86 | 18 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Hutchinson Community College was 4,570 in 2007 (2,919 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. 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 | $ 2,208 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,296 | | Room and board | $ 4,680 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid: Hutchinson 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 | | 89 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 27 |
Housing and MealsHutchinson Community College provides on-campus housing for 450 of its 2,919 (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) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded) - Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
- Agriculture
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ART STUDIES (6 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (86 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded) - Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (29 awarded) - Education
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING (6 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
LAW (2 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (132 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (12 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDIA (20 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
- Graphic Communications
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (33 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (94 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (29 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (24 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (54 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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