North Central Texas College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Overview

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.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 8,107 in 2009-2010 (5,449 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

North Central Texas College provides on-campus housing for 138 of its 5,449 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

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 (7 awarded)

• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (5 awarded)

• Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (28 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Information Science/Studies

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (7 awarded)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Petroleum Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (309 awarded)

• General Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (31 awarded)

• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (182 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (10 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science