North Central Michigan College
School Notes Overview:
North Central Michigan College was established in 1958 as Michigan’s 12th community college. Development of the current campus began in 1962 when the college bought 10 acres of land, and later 120 adjacent acres on Howard Street. By 1963 the first buildings were completed and some classes were held on the new campus at 1515 Howard Street. A chemistry building, heating plant and temporary library were the first structures to be built, and over the next few years more land was purchased for additional facilities. Most buildings were constructed in the late 1960s. The Library/Conference Center was added in 1984....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Emmet County, MI | - |
| 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 | 879 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,909 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,788 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 148 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 71% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 41% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,280 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 39% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,325 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 16% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,200 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 9% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,550 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- In 2003, North Central Michigan College and six universities joined together to form a University Center partnership. This partnership with Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Lake Superior State University, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan State University and Spring Arbor University affords significant benefits and opportunities to North Central students.
- North Central Michigan College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities to add to your college experience. Activities include the North Central Michigan College Lecture Series, Earth Day, Polynesian Week, hypnotists, theme movies and more.
- The North Central Michigan College campus includes Library and Academic Technologies (LAT) which offers a wide variety of high-techology services for students,staff and the community. They include traditional and on-line library servies, state-of-the-art videioconferencing, dial-up Internet access, Blackboard on-line courses facilitated by North Central faculty, multi-media producation and "Smart Classroom" technology used by North Central faculty and students. The library also has meeting rooms.
- Student and Community Resource Center (SCRC) hourses a 71,000 square foot multipurpose gymnasium designed for a variety of recreation and physical education activities. Locker rooms with showers are open to anyone using the facilities. Upstairs, an exercise facility is equipped with weight training and exercise equipment.
- The Natural Area is located along the south edge of campus. The Natural Area has over 200 acres of trails for hiking and cross-country sking. It is also used for many of the College's lab science courses. The Natural Area has a spring, a stretch of the Bear River, meadows, marshes and forest.
- Profile last updated: 10/08/2009.
In the News:
- State cuts college scholarships (TV 7&4 Traverse City)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:16:53 am
A scholarship source for thousands of Michigan college students is going away and now area colleges are actively looking for other financial aid resources. - Commentary: Politicians, press, both fail Michigan at a critical time (Detroit Free Press)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 02:52:50 pm
Politicians in Lansing are dithering while critical state programs go without needed funding. But because news organizations have cut back so drastically on coverage, the public isn't being informed of all the problems. - NCMC holding sessions on nursing application process (Gaylord Herald Times)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 07:37:08 am
PETOSKEY -- North Central Michigan College’s nursing faculty will hold informational sessions in November and December and monthly thereafter to explain the process for admission into the college’s highly competitive nursing program. - Education Calendar: 11/03/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 12:40:38 pm
The Education calendar is published weekly. Submit information, at least two weeks in advance, via e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684. - NCMC to offer associate of arts in Gaylord (Gaylord Herald Times)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:22:23 am
GAYLORD -- College students may now earn an associate of arts degree in Gaylord from North Central Michigan College (NCMC).
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