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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.
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Campus Location444 Appleyard Dr Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895 USA Main Tel: (850) 201-6200 Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Tallahassee Community College HighlightsWhere Tallahassee Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 2,225 | 24 | | < 1 year certificate | 418 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 6 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Tallahassee Community College was 13,776 in 2007 (9,153 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 | $ 1,665 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,851 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Tallahassee 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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| With tenure | | 141 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 37 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
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 (41 awarded) - 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 (7 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded) - Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (25 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW (10 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (2,014 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (72 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (11 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (409 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
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