Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyanough Rd, West Barnstable, MA, 02668-1599 - 
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Cape Cod Community College delivers educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of the residents of Cape Cod, the Islands, and adjacent areas of Southeastern Massachusetts. As the sole comprehensive college on Cape Cod, it provides the only access to higher education for many residents....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Barnstable County, MA | - |
| 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 | 1,465 students | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,747 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,212 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 50% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 25% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,735 | $2,841 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 37% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,291 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 11% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $740 | $1,151 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 10% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,314 | $3,120 |
School Notes:
- The College is a student-centered learning community that prepares students for a rapidly changing and socially diverse global economy. To this end, it provides degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; career and technical degrees and certificates; and workforce education.
- A strong liberal arts focus contributes (1) a foundation for transfer to a baccalaureate programs; (2) general education that supports technical and career programs with communication and analytical competencies as well as broadly based liberal education; and (3) cultural opportunities for the region.
- Cape Cod Community College was established in 1961, the second institution to open as part of what is now a 15 community college system in Massachusetts that resulted from the persistent efforts of Senator Edward Carleton Stone.
- Outgrowing its first home, in 1970 Cape Cod Community College moved to its current location on 116 acres in West Barnstable, making it the first community college in the state to build a new campus. Under the direction of its second president, E. Carleton Nickerson, the College moved into five of the eight buildings designated in the master plan for the new campus. With all eight buildings completed by 1974, the structural space on campus totaled 300,249 square feet. Today, the campus consists of 116 acres and 9 buildings, totaling 305,494 square feet.
- Cape Cod Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- At-risk student aid faces threat (Cape Cod Times)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 06:12:45 am
WEST BARNSTABLE — In 1998, after struggling academically at Barnstable High School for three years, Stephanie Coxe embarked senior year on an alternative education program at Cape Cod Community College called Diploma Plus. - Classroom Rambles 10-3-08 (The Barnstable Patriot)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 07:49:09 am
Clark Daggett, head of school at Cape Cod Academy announced that the following local students have been named commended students in the 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program: Drew Frayre of Cotuit, Christine Mumford of Marstons Mills and Kaitlin Zelman of Barstable. - Religious Services 1-11-08 (The Barnstable Patriot)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 07:46:46 am
Worship services are held Sundays at 9:30 a.m at the Camp Good News Christian Center at 71 Route 131 in Forestdale. The church is led by Rev. Joseph Higgins and associate priest Rev. Paul Schwenzfeier. Coffee and refreshments are served after the service. Communion is celebrated each Sunday. - Travel kicks (The Martha's Vineyard Times)
posted on June 18, 2009 at 01:41:46 am
The Under-10 MV travel soccer team entered the Friendship Tournament at Swansea, Sunday, a fun day for some young soccer players. The Islanders lost their first game to Nantucket, 2-0, and their second game to Dartmouth, 2-1. - Mashpee students earn just rewards (Cape Cod Times)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 06:14:54 am
WEST BARNSTABLE — As Alyssa Plaud Mainelli, 14, toured the Cape Cod Community College campus yesterday afternoon, her eyes were wide with wonder.
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