Washtenaw Community College
School Notes Overview:
Washtenaw Community College has made education accessible and affordable for people in the greater Washtenaw County area for over 35 years. Comprehensive training partnerships with local and national businesses and organizations, and transfer agreements with the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and UM-Dearborn make WCC an important asset in the economic and academic welfare of its community....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Washtenaw 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 | 3,908 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 8,860 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 12,768 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 59% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 27% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,791 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 26% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,462 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,169 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 14% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,199 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Washtenaw Community College has a comprehensive mission that includes broad-based transfer programs, occupational programs, vocational/technical programs, non-credit programs, and academic preparation classes. Our programs come in various lengths and levels of complexity.
- Small class sizes, expert faculty, streamlined services, university transfer programs, and facilities infused with technology are some of the things that bring students to Washtenaw Community College. For over 35 years WCC has maintained its commitment to keeping education affordable and providing a clean and picturesque environment in which to learn.
- We offer certificate and associate degree programs, seminars, workshops, and courses which enable people to pursue employment or advance in a career. We develop and deliver job skills and occupational education programs in partnership with business, industry, government and labor groups.
- We offer orientation, academic skills assessment, assistance with program and course selection, financial aid, university transfer assistance, personal and career counseling, job placement, tutoring, child care, special needs services, computer and self-paced instructional laboratories, and library services.
- Washtenaw Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
In the News:
- Willow Run Schools inducts Hall of Fame members (Ypsilanti Courier)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 02:49:18 pm
Willow Run School held its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, where they honored five graduates of Willow Run High School whom have gone on to great success throughout the local community and beyond. - Washtenaw Community College will likely get a parking garage (The Ann Arbor News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:47:38 am
Skyrocketing enrollment at Washtenaw Community College has led officials to start planning for a 600-space parking garage on the Ann Arbor Township campus. The WCC Board of Trustees will likely authorize the project by February or March, WCC President Larry...... - Gov. Jennifer Granholm to discuss eliminated Michigan Promise program at Eastern Michigan University (The Ann Arbor News)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 05:17:26 pm
Gov. Jennifer Granholm will visit Eastern Michigan University Monday in an attempt to drum up support for the now slashed Michigan Promise scholarship program. The stop is one of several speaking engagements at colleges throughout the state, beginning this week....... - Retired teachers enjoy second careers as 'fotogypsies' (Ann Arbor Journal)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 12:14:10 pm
One of the major delights of travel is meeting people, says Ann Arbor photographer Jim George. - In the 10 Spot: Susan Beech, Pattengill teacher (Ann Arbor Journal)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 03:38:37 pm
Age: 51 years Position, for how long: Elementary school teacher in Ann Arbor at Pattengill for nine years and in Los Angeles for six years.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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