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Mercer County Community College, also known as MCCC, is a coeducational, two-year, public, community college located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was established in 1966. The college enrolls more than 13,000 students in one or more credit courses each year. MCCC is a publicly supported, all-inclusive educational institution. It provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy.
MCCC’s campus is spread across an area of more than 290 acres. The main buildings on campus feature brutalist architecture. The college is home to a wide variety of clubs and student activity boards. Some of the clubs are Future Teachers Club, Student Government Organization, and Aviation Club.
MCCC’s student body has an impressive number of International students. The college enrolls over 150 foreign students every semester. MCCC's sports teams are nicknamed the Vikings. The Vikings are members of the Region XIX, National Junior College Athletic Association, and the Garden State Athletic Conference (GSAC).
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Campus Location1200 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor, NJ 08550-3407
USA
Main Tel: (609) 570-4800
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Mercer County Community College HighlightsWhere Mercer County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, photography and commercial art, business and management, and architecture and planning.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Racially diverse student body.
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
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 745 | 28 | | < 1 year certificate | 50 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 41 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Mercer County Community College was 9,094 in 2007 (5,449 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 | $ 3,276 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,004 | | Books and supplies | $ 840 |
Financial Aid: Mercer County 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 | | 82 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 56 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (8 awarded) - Architecture and Related Services
ART STUDIES (29 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (139 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (28 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (20 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
ENGINEERING (2 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (49 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (34 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
HOSPITALITY (15 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (17 awarded) - Ornamental Horticulture
- Plant Sciences
LAW (12 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (180 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (10 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (129 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (40 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (47 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (16 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (4 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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