Henderson Community College
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The mission of HendersonCommunity College is to provide general education curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program (associate of arts and associate of science degrees), Offer technical programs to prepare students for immediate employment (certificates, diplomas, or associate in applied science degrees) and provide continuing education, adult education, cultural opportunities, and customized training for the general public, area employers and the local workforce....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Henderson County, KY | - |
| 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 | 601 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,443 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,044 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 54% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,851 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 85% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,588 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 21% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $863 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 12% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,153 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- In the fall of 1960, the Northwest Extension of the University of Kentucky opened its doors for the first time to 256 Henderson, Union, and Webster County residents. In 1964, the Northwest Extension became Henderson Community College (HCC), a charter member of the University of Kentucky Community College System.
- HCC currently enrolls students in academic, technical and transfer programs and provides training for more than 4,000 citizens through its continuing education program. Henderson Community College became a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in 1998.
- At HCC, we are committed to offering you a quality educational experience. We enroll students in academic and technical programs, as well as, train individuals through our community and economic development programs. HCC can make a difference in your life by providing: The first two years of courses that easily transfer toward a four-year degree at all Kentucky public college and universities, the University of Southern Indiana, and other colleges and universities across the country.
- We currently enroll students in academic, technical and transfer programs – providing training for more than 4,000 citizens through our continuing education program.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Community theater performing 'Dearly Beloved' (The Gleaner)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:55:36 pm
Tickets are now on sale for Henderson Community Theatre's fall production, a comedy titled "Dearly Beloved," which will be performed Nov. 20-21 at Henderson Fine Arts Center in the performance hall. - Vaccinations by appointment for high-risk groups (The Union County Advocate)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:01:15 pm
Colleges and educational centers in the Green River District, including Kentucky Wesleyan, Henderson Community College and the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy, were the first to receive the H1N1 flu vaccines this fall. - Murray seeking MBA participants (The Gleaner)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:31:23 am
Murray State University is still looking for business people interested in enrolling in the fast-track MBA program it plans to launch here next fall, and now is not too early to speak up. - Siblings create Christian-themed comics (Lexington Herald-Leader)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:42:40 am
HENDERSON — They don't actually jump through the air, battle others with swords or try t - Kentucky siblings create Christian-themed comics (The Carmi Times)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:28:36 am
They don't actually jump through the air, battle others with swords or try to save the world from the worst that could ever happen.
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