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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.
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Campus Location404 East 7th
Curtis, NE 69025-9552
USA
Main Tel: (308) 367-4124
Web Site The campus is in a quiet rural area. |
Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture HighlightsWhere Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management and landscaping and horticulture.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 64 | 4 | | 1-2 year certificate | 40 | 4 |
NCTA StudentsThe student enrollment at NCTA was 327 in 2007 (327 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 | $ 3,720 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,145 | | Room | $ 1,900 | | Board | $ 2,184 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 4,302 |
Financial Aid: NCTA 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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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 13 |
Housing and MealsNCTA provides on-campus housing for 160 of its 327 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (60 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
- Agricultural Production Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (38 awarded) - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
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