Cape Cod Community College
2240 Iyannough 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....
School Overview:
- 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 | 1,712 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,740 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 4,452 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | 4320 | - |
| Tuition Notes | *Full Time Tuition a | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 50% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 25% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,735 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 37% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,291 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 11% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $740 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 10% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,314 | $3,129 |
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: 09/09/2009.
In the News:
- What's happening on Cape Nov. 20-26 (Cape Cod Times)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:20:24 pm
A complete listing of events on Cape Cod from photos with Santa to autumn walks, stage shows to community meals. - History expert to speak on sound plan (Cape Cod Times)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:09:14 am
WEST BARNSTABLE — A leading expert on traditional cultural properties will speak Monday night at Cape Cod Community College about a proposal to recognize Nantucket Sound as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. - Williams spoof makes the rest palatable (Cape Cod Times)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 12:35:36 pm
WEST BARNSTABLE — If a program of short plays is like a multicourse dinner, here's some advice for the latest production at Cape Cod Community College: Hang in there for the main course. - County Clippings 9-11-09 (The Barnstable Patriot)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:12:04 am
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority started hourly service on routes between Falmouth, Barnstable and Orleans on Sept. 8. Buses were added to these routes, providing more connections and transfers to other CCRTA routes and Plymouth and Brockton buses. - Religious Services 7-3-09 (The Barnstable Patriot)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 10:01:29 am
A 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II service is offered at the Camp Good News Christian Center at 71 Route 131 in Forestdale. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Rennier. Coffee and refreshments are served after the service. Communion is celebrated each Sunday. Call 508-420-0800.
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