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Independence Community College was established as the Independence Community Junior College in 1925. Initially, the college’s campus was a part of the Independence Senior High School. In 1967, it separated from the school district and moved to a 68-acre campus in 1970. This campus is situated in Independence, Kansas.
Independence Community College offers a large number of associate’s degrees and certificate programs. Students can choose from courses in accounting, biology, business administration, athletics training, art, engineering, computer science, early childhood education, English, mathematics, music, sociology, theater and web design and development.
The Student Senate, ICC Ambassador, Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Psi Omega, Accent on Art Club, the Multi-Cultured Student Organization, thr International Club, CMENC and the Society of Collegiate Journalists are some of the student clubs and organizations operating on campus. The sports teams of the college are known as the Pirates and participate in football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and golf.
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Campus Location1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301-0708
USA
Main Tel: (620) 331-4100
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Independence Community College HighlightsWhere Independence Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies and beauty and cosmetology.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for 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
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 65 | 23 | | < 1 year certificate | 9 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 8 | 3 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Independence Community College was 1,143 in 2007 (767 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,760 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,040 | | Room and board | $ 4,200 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid: Independence 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 | | 19 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 10 |
Housing and MealsIndependence Community College provides on-campus housing for 260 of its 767 (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) ART STUDIES (3 awarded) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (7 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (10 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LAW (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (26 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (11 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (4 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (2 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
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