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Pueblo Community College was created in 1933, as the Southern Colorado Junior College. It became Pueblo Junior College in 1937 and Southern Colorado State College in 1961. The college settled on its current name in 1982. PCC offers more than 50 associate degrees and certificate programs. PCC also has many scholarship programs such as the American Indian Services Scholarship, NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award, Tim Smith Memorial Scholarship and the Congress-Bindestag Scholarship. The college is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Arts & Sciences
- Business & Technology
- Health Professions
PCC sponsors numerous student clubs and organizations, including the African American Cultural Club, Dental Assisting Student Organization, Phi Beta Lambda, Student Occupational Therapy Assistants Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Culinary Arts Club and the Psychiatric Technician Club.
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Campus Location900 West Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004-1499
USA
Main Tel: (719) 549-3200
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Pueblo Community College HighlightsWhere Pueblo Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 532 | 25 | | 1-2 year certificate | 174 | 18 | | < 1 year certificate | 127 | 8 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Pueblo Community College was 5,063 in 2007 (2,936 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 | $ 2,171 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,603 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
Financial Aid: Pueblo Community College 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 | | 75 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (59 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (18 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (33 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (199 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (33 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (6 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (167 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (178 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (19 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (23 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (37 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION (12 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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