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John Tyler Community College was established in 1967. It is a 2-year, public, community college that was named in honor of President John Tyler. JTCC is one of the 23 schools under the Virginia Community College System. Apart from its main campus in Chester, Virginia, the college also operates another campus in Midlothian, Virginia.
JTCC offers 2-year associate degrees, certificates and career studies certificate programs in various areas of study. It has the following academic divisions under it:
- Division of Arts and Sciences
- Division of Professional and Technical Studies
- Division of Distance Education and Extended Learning
A variety of clubs and organizations are sponsored by the college, including Art club, Phi Theta Kappa, Multicultural Student Association, the Future Teachers club, Human Services club, Nursing Students’ Association, Disciples of Christ, The Elements Of Life club and Chess club, among others.
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Campus Location13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831-5316
USA
Main Tel: (804) 796-4000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
John Tyler Community College HighlightsWhere John Tyler Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
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 | 499 | 15 | | < 1 year certificate | 53 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 19 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at John Tyler Community College was 8,082 in 2007 (4,035 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 | $ 2,430 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,709 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: John Tyler 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 | | 3 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 74 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (52 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (8 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded) - Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (26 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (26 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
LIBERAL ARTS (224 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (106 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (86 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
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