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Montgomery County Community College, also known as MCCC, Montco, or MC3, is a two-year, community college. The college was founded in 1964 and the main campus, nearby Blue Bell, was opened in 1972. It offers associate degrees and technical certification in several fields. There is also a satellite campus located in Pottstown, which opened in 1996.
MCCC is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations for the overall development of students. Some of the organizations are the Community Service Club, Criminal Justice and Fire Science Club, Drama Club, and Environmental Club. The student body of MCCC has an impressive number of International students. There are special organizations to assist foreign students with admission into the college.
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Campus Location340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422-0796
USA
Main Tel: (215) 641-6300
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus HighlightsWhere Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 950 | 43 | | 1-2 year certificate | 34 | 16 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus was 9,184 in 2007 (5,872 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 | $ 5,910 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,790 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Montgomery County Community College-Central Campus 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 | | 84 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 58 |
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 (18 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (155 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (29 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (54 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (8 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (40 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (3 awarded) - Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (387 awarded) - Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDIA (22 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (56 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (130 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (5 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) SCIENCE (16 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (33 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (4 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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