William Moore College Of Technology
Location and Contact Information
1200 Poplar AveMemphis, TN 38104-7240
USA
Main Tel: (901) 726-1977
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The William R. Moore College of Technology is one of the oldest occupational institutes in the nation. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the William R. Moore College of Technology is a private, two-year educational institute offering associate’s degree and certificate programs in maintenance technology, welding, air conditioning, refrigeration & heating technology, property maintenance, computer operation and repair, machine shop, and industrial electricity & plant maintenance.
The William R. Moore College of Technology offers financial aid in the form of federal grants and veteran’s benefits. Career placement services are also provided to graduate students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades and mechanics and repair.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
Financial Aid
William Moore College Of Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 62% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 62% | $1,730 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 62% | $1,730 |
| Pell Grant | 62% | $1,730 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(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 William Moore College Of Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | 271 |
| 2 | Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | 321 |
| 3 | Louisiana Technical College-Oakdale Campus | Oakdale, LA | 663 |
| 4 | Dean Institute of Technology | Pittsburgh, PA | 126 |
| 5 | Texas State Technical College-Marshall | Marshall, TX | 946 |
| 6 | Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf | Big Spring, TX | 113 |
| 7 | Montana Tech-College of Technology | Butte, MT | 422 |
| 8 | South Central Louisiana Technical College-Lafourche Campus | Thibodaux, LA | 384 |
| 9 | Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus | New Iberia, LA | 543 |
| 10 | Wichita Area Technical College | Wichita, KS | 1,891 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 2-4 year degree | 40 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 21 | 2 |
| Associate | 5 | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 177 in 2009-2010 (85 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 38% of the student body. About 14% 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)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
