Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture
Location and Contact Information
404 East 7thCurtis, NE 69025-9552
USA
Main Tel: 3080000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a quiet rural area.
Overview
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, NCTA, is a public, 2-year, co-educational associate college situated in Curtis, Nebraska, that was founded in 1965 as land-grant institution. According to a pollster at the Cornell College in Iowa, it is the oldest school campus that was formerly a highschool, and remains an educational institute today. NCTA’s campus is situated on more than 70 acres and the school also has a 562-acre farm that serves as a field laboratory.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture offers a variety of academic programs in the fields of agriculture production systems, agribusiness management, horticulture systems, and veterinary technology, among others.
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture supports several student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Horticulture Club, the Safari Club, the Women in Agriculture organization, and the Collegiate 4-H. Students of the college also participate in sports such as volleyball, basketball, softball, and football.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management and landscaping and horticulture.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,363 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,017 |
| Room | $ 1,900 |
| Board | $ 3,588 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 3,491 |
Financial Aid
NCTA participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 86% | $4,637 |
| Institutional Grant | 76% | $1,834 |
| Federal Grant | 67% | $3,535 |
| Pell Grant | 67% | $3,295 |
| Other Federal Grant | 40% | $406 |
| State or Local Grant | 43% | $501 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 71% | $3,492 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $3,492 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawson Community College | Glendive, MT | 414 |
| 2 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, OK | 1,223 |
| 3 | North Dakota State College of Science | Wahpeton, ND | 2,707 |
| 4 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | 1,106 |
| 5 | Mitchell Technical Institute | Mitchell, SD | 756 |
| 6 | Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | 1,622 |
| 7 | Northeastern Junior College | Sterling, CO | 2,698 |
| 8 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Alva, OK | 2,074 |
| 9 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | 2,937 |
| 10 | Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar | Calmar, IA | 4,768 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 64 | 4 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 22 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 289 in 2009-2010 (276 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 89% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
NCTA provides on-campus housing for 160 of its 276 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Production Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant