Tallahassee Community College
Location and Contact Information
444 Appleyard DrTallahassee, FL 32304-2895
USA
Main Tel: (850) 201-6200
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Tallahassee Community College, or TCC, is a community college in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It was established in 1966. TCC is listed as one of the nation's top producers of A.A. graduates. The college is also regarded as a stepping stone for transfers to institutions within the State University System of Florida.
TCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It annually hosts the Big Bend Brain Bowl academic tournament, which is sponsored by the Tallahassee Democrats. TCC students also participate in other events such as the Forensics(Debate), Model UN, the Honors Program, and Phi Theta Kappa.
TCC has a student-run newspaper known as the Talon. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Eagles. They participate in various sports including softball, baseball, women's basketball, and men's basketball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,946 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,882 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid
Tallahassee Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 75% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 67% | $3,938 |
| Institutional Grant | 14% | $804 |
| Federal Grant | 44% | $4,015 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,656 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $627 |
| State or Local Grant | 47% | $1,657 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 39% | $4,111 |
| Federal Loan | 38% | $4,081 |
| Other Loan | $7,954 |
(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 Tallahassee Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | 14,796 |
| 2 | Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | 24,498 |
| 3 | Georgia Perimeter College | Decatur, GA | 22,808 |
| 4 | Valencia Community College | Orlando, FL | 35,460 |
| 5 | Wayne County Community College District | Detroit, MI | 21,540 |
| 6 | Tarrant County College | Fort Worth, TX | 39,596 |
| 7 | Broward College | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 33,448 |
| 8 | Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | 24,037 |
| 9 | North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 8,107 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge, LA | 7,606 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 2,351 | 25 |
| < 1 year certificate | 383 | 9 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 26 | 5 |
| 2-4 year degree | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 155 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 15 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 14 |
Students
Student enrollment was 14,005 in 2009-2010 (10,947 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
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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Security and Loss Prevention Services