Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Ln, Farmers Branch, TX, 75244-4997 -
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Brookhaven College serves the northwest part of Dallas County with student-focused educational programs. Whether you need a review of your skills before beginning college-level work, short-term training to enter the workforce right away, or undergraduate courses on your way to an advanced degree, Brookhaven College offers high quality, convenient and affordable classes to help you meet your educational goals. Personal enrichment courses also are available for you to pursue your interests, hobbies or love of learning....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Dallas County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,415 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 7,854 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 10,269 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 43% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 21% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,873 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $787 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 12% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,093 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 8% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,335 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Brookhaven College opened its doors in 1978 as one of the seven Dallas County Community College District, the largest undergraduate institution in the State of Texas. Located on a 200-acre campus in the city of Farmers Branch, the college serves the northern portion of Dallas County including the Town of Addison, cities of Carrollton and Farmers Branch and North Dallas.
- Brookhaven College currently has a total of 467,000 square feet of building space divided among 17 buildings. Instructional laboratories include a business studies computer center, which houses more than 200 student computers. A recent expansion to fine arts facilities includes a new 2,400 square-foot gallery, a renovated ceramics/kiln yard and a Macintosh computer lab. The 680-seat performance hall is the site for year round School of the Arts presentations including plays, dance festivals and nationally known entertainers, and serves as the venue for theatre arts instruction.
- Brookhaven College, a two-year community college offering a full range of freshman-and sophomore-level courses, confers the associate in arts and associate in science degrees. Associate in applied science degrees and certificates also are available in technical/occupational areas including accounting, automotive technology, business administration, child development, computer information technology, e-commerce, emergency medical services, management, marketing, office technology, paramedicine, radiologic technology, nursing and visual communications.
- Corporate and continuing education courses range from self-improvement and career skills to leisure activity. Customized training programs also are available for businesses on the college campus or at the job site.
- Brookhaven College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Brookhaven wins Div. III college volleyball championship (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 02:14:54 am
Division III junior college volleyball has a dynasty. It's Brookhaven College, out of Farmers Branch, Texas. - NJCAA volleyball: Brookhaven seeks 2nd straight title (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 06:14:44 am
Brookhaven College of Farmers Branch, Texas, is living up to its No. 1 seed in the Division III national junior college volleyball tournament - Coming up Tuesday: Farmers harvesting beans, but have to wait for corn (Post-Bulletin)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 09:08:12 pm
PLAINVIEW -- Like many farmers in southeast Minnesota, Millville farmer Chad Liebenow has been spending day and night trying to get his crops out while the sun shines. "We've got a good system going as long as we don't break down," Liebenow said. - Volunteers keep Dallas' Breast Cancer 3-Day walk on track (Dallas Morning News)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 06:33:17 am
On Friday, almost 3,000 walkers took off on their 60-mile journey as part of Dallas' Breast Cancer 3-Day walk. It also was the starting line for more than 450 volunteers. - Lady Lions sweep home finale (Gainesville Daily Register)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 02:22:06 pm
The North Central Texas College Lady Lions volleyball team wrapped up the regular season Thursday with a 25-18, 25-20, 25-16 home win over Ranger College at Lions Fieldhouse.
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