Midland College
School Notes Overview:
Midland College was established as an independent junior college in 1972 and held its first classes on campus in 1975. Since that time, the campus has expanded to a 411,000-square-foot main campus across 220 acres in the heart of Midland, Texas — a county seat of about 99,000 people. The institution overall has grown to include nine other campus extensions, including an 85,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center. Recent additions to the college include the Leona G. and John E. Fox Science Building, the Dollye Neal Chapel, Hall’s Way Pedestrian Bridge linking MC and Midland Community Theatre, a new Building Science Technology Center and renovations to the Cogdell Learning Center, located at 201 W. Florida....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Midland County, TX | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,967 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,852 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,819 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 325 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 75% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 69% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,025 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 40% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $618 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 75% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $282 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 75% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,869 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Midland College is one of only three community colleges in Texas approved to offer a bachelor's degree. The new Bachelor of Applied Technology-Technology Management degree is designed to broaden career opportunities for students and better their chances for promotion to supervisory positions. Midland College remains committed to its mission by offering a variety of programs to more than 6,000 students who enroll each semester. MC offers unique programs in Health Sciences, Legal Assistant, Information Technology, and Aviation, including a Professional Pilot Training program. Academic partnerships with universities, such as Texas Tech, Sul Ross, Lubbock Christian University, Angelo State University and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, reinforces that MC students can easily transfer to all four-year schools – and, in some cases, even stay in Midland to finish a bachelor's degree from one of these schools.
- Midland College is a level II (four-year) institution, accredited to offer a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree with four career options. MC also offers 50+ associate degrees and 50+ certificate options. Additionally the college offers an Internet-based Distance Learning program, general Continuing Education, Health Science Continuing Education, Petroleum Professional Development Training, Workforce Training, Concurrent High School programs, Adult Basic Education, Kids' College, and College Classics (classes for Senior Citizens). In addition to MC's BAT degree, students can earn other upper-level degrees right on the Midland College campus from Angelo State University, Howard Payne University, Lubbock Christian University, Sul Ross State University, Texas Tech University Health Science Center and the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
- Midland College offers five degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts in General Studies, Associate of Science in General Studies, and Associate of Applied Science. The Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science is chosen from a regular course of study. These degrees are primarily for the first two years of a four year degree. The Associate of Arts in General Studies or the Associate of Science in General Studies is selected when an individualized plan is needed. These degrees can also be used for the undecided major. The Associate of Applied Science is selected for a major in an occupational/technical field of study.
- Midland College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree, associate degrees and certificates.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Ravens left off first regular season NJCAA poll (The Pasadena Citizen)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:42:25 pm
San Jac’s 7-0 start to the Division I junior college basketball season wasn’t enough to impress the pollsters. - Midland College could face budget cuts in 2010-2011 (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:38:23 am
Predictions of a possible $15 billion state budget shortfall in 2010-11 could force Midland College to cut its finances anywhere from $500,000-$650,000, President Steve Thomas told the board of trustees Tuesday. - J.C. Volleyball: Three Lady Chaps earn All-Region honors (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:33:50 am
From staff reports Two members of the Midland College volleyball team were named to the 2009 All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference team. - J.C. women's basketball: Lady Chaps make light work of Mesa CC (Midland Reporter-Telegram)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 07:43:59 am
From staff reports TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The Midland College women's basketball team finished a three-day road trip to Idaho with a 2-1 record after defeating Mesa (Ariz.) Community College 71-49 on Saturday. - West Texans Drop Off Their Recyclable Items (News West 9 Midland)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:23:42 am
Hundreds of West Texans rallied to keep their cities beautiful on Texas Recycles Day. Midlanders dropped off all their recyclable junk at the Chaparral Center parking lot at Midland College.
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