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North Central Texas College, also referred to as NCTC, is a coeducational, community college located in Gainsville, Texas, United States. It was established in 1923 under the name of Gainsville Junior College. In the mid-1950s, the College was renamed to Cook County Junior College, but the "Junior" was dropped in 1970. Finally, in 1994, the name underwent a final change to North Central Texas College. The College's campus today stretches over more than 100 acres of rural land.
The departments of NCTC are as follows:
- Department Of College Preparatory Studies
- Department Of English, Speech & Foreign Language
- Department Of Fine Arts
- Department Of Math & Physics
- Department Of Science
- Department Of Social Sciences
The men's and women's sports teams of NCTC are called the Lions and Lady Lions respectively. The official mascot is the Lion. The sports sponsored by NCTC are baseball, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1525 W California Street
Gainesville, TX 76240-4699
USA
Main Tel: (940) 668-7731
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and animal science and care.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 350 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 44 | 11 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 7,590 in 2007-2008 (4,939 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,848 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,760 | | Room and board | $ 3,378 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,128 | | Other | $ 2,583 |
Financial Aid: North Central Texas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 122 |
Housing and MealsNorth Central Texas College provides on-campus housing for 142 of its 4,939 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) - Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (5 awarded) - Equestrian/Equine Studies
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (7 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded) - Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (219 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded) - Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (116 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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