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North Central Michigan College

North Central Michigan College, also referred to as NCMC, is located in Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1958 and is the 12th community college of Michigan. The present campus started developing in 1962 after the college bought 10 acres of land followed by 120 adjacent acres. The first buildings were completed the following year. More land was bought over the next few years in order to build additional facilities. The college added a 71,000 square foot Student and Community Resource Center in 2001.

North Central Michigan College offers certificate and associate degrees in Applied Science, Arts, General Studies and Science. In addition to the main campus, it also operates satellite campuses at the University Center at Gaylord, Cheboygan High School, and Lake Street Center in East Jordan.

Campus Location

1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
USA
Main Tel: (231) 348-6602
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

North Central Michigan College Highlights

Where North Central Michigan College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts and medical adminstration.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • 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)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate25515
1-2 year certificate197
< 1 year certificate94

Students

The student enrollment at North Central Michigan College was 2,770 in 2007 (1,563 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,090
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,870
Room$ 2,520
Board$ 1,716
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 1,450

Financial Aid: North Central Michigan College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  33

Housing and Meals

North Central Michigan College provides on-campus housing for 148 of its 1,563 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (20 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded)

  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (1 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (2 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (155 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

  • Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (44 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SCIENCE (10 awarded)

  • Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

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