North Central Institute
Location and Contact Information
168 Jack Miller Blvd, Suite AClarksville, TN 37042
USA
Main Tel: (931) 431-9700
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The North Central Institute, also referred to as NCI, is a private, 2-year institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The North Central Junior College was founded in 1988 in Clarksville, but its name was changed to the North Central Institute in 1990. It is an institute for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, as associate in Applied Science Degrees are offered in the Aviation Technology Program.
The institute provides loans and financial assistance to eligible students. Different types of student services, such as career counseling services and job placement assistance, are also available.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
North Central Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 60% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 43% | $4,339 |
| Institutional Grant | 14% | $720 |
| Federal Grant | 43% | $2,831 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $2,831 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 22% | $2,471 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 33% | $6,007 |
| Federal Loan | 33% | $6,007 |
| 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 North Central Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Moore College of Technology | Memphis, TN | 177 |
| 2 | Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | 321 |
| 3 | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | 536 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 94 | 1 |
| Associate | 55 | 1 |
| 2-4 year degree | 26 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 15 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 117 in 2009-2010 (87 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 27% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician