H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter
Tel:
(334)420-4200
- The mission for the newly merged institution (formerly John M. Patterson State Technical College and H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College) says that we are to provide accessible educational opportunities for career preparation; advancement; and life-long learning; to promote economic growth; and to enhance the quality of life for people in central Alabama.
School Highlights
- H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter serves 943 students
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter is one of 4 community colleges within Montgomery County, AL.
- The nearest community college to H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter is South University,Montgomery (1.9 miles away).
Top Placements
H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
| H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 943 students | 1,756 students |
 | ||
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.56 |
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| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- A comprehensive two-year technical college located in Montgomery, Alabama. Trenholm Tech has two principal campus locations; the Patterson Campus located at 3920 Troy Highway and the Trenholm Campus located at 1225 Air Base Boulevard. The College provides technical certificate and degree programs; adult learning opportunities; civic, social, cultural and personal development opportunities; business and industry training opportunities; and support of economic development for the central Alabama region. The College is part of the Alabama College system, a statewide system of postsecondary colleges, Governed by the Alabama Board of Education.H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College provides vocational, technical, academic, and lifelong educational opportunities; promotes economic growth; and enhances the quality of life for the people of central Alabama. The College operating as one entity, integrating all programs and services where feasible into a single delivery system, is committed to providing comprehensive technical services to its community.Through its open door admission policy and special recruitment efforts, H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College helps multitudes of disadvantaged students obtain real educational opportunities offering promising students a better beginning.H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College will provide a dynamic learner-centered environment where excellence in teaching, learning, and serving improves the lives of its students and the community it serves.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to H councill trenholm state technical college-Patter is South University,Montgomery (1.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 624 students | 1.90 Mi5355 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334)395-8800 1.90624 - Fortis College-MontgomeryPrivate, for profit315 students | 4.20 Mi3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334)272-3857 4.20315 - 1,338 students | 6.20 Mi1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334)420-4300 6.201,338 - 1,726 students | 45.30 Mi1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-6346 45.301,726 - 1,761 students | 45.90 Mi3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway
Selma, AL 36703
(334)876-9227 45.901,761
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