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Holyoke Community College (HCC)
- 303 Homestead Ave
- Holyoke, MA 01040
- OPEID College Code: 00217000
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- General Phone: (413) 552-2001
- President: William F. Messner
- Website: www.hcc.mass.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 6,461
- College Alias: HCC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - HCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.hcc.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 52%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 34% | 34% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,143 | $2,752 | $1,148 | $402 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.5% | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 42 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 584 | 487 | 420 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,768 | $2,642 | $2,570 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,712 | $7,586 | $7,514 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $6,100 | $6,100 |
| Other Expenses | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,050 | $4,200 | $6,050 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,568 | $3,442 | $3,370 |
| Out of State | $8,512 | $8,386 | $8,314 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,868 | $13,742 | $13,670 |
| Out of State | $18,812 | $18,686 | $18,614 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,618 | $9,492 | $9,420 |
| Out of State | $14,562 | $14,436 | $14,364 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,461 Undergraduate: 6,461
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,450 Female: 4,011
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,450 Female: 4,011
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,466 Part-Time: 2,995
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,466 Part-Time: 2,995
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 34 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 37 | 0.6% |
| Black | 358 | 6% |
| Asian | 130 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 956 | 15% |
| White | 4,767 | 74% |
| Unknown | 179 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 194 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,110 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,244 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 769 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 717 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 411 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 311 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 493 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 192 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 946 | 392 | 554 |
| Faculty Status | 559 | 155 | 404 |
| Tenured Faculty | 90 | 89 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 471 | 129 | 342 |
| Primarily Instruction | 471 | 129 | 342 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 49 | 49 | - |
| Other Professionals | 149 | 87 | 62 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 277 | 127 | 150 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 134 | 61 | 73 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 66 | 32 | 34 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,290 (129) | $59,719 (51) | $54,048 (78) |
| Professor | $65,299 (58) | $69,362 (26) | $61,998 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $52,357 (22) | $51,982 (11) | $52,732 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,797 (23) | $51,240 (8) | $47,494 (15) |
| Instructor | $46,148 (26) | $43,426 (6) | $46,965 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,290 (129) | $59,719 (51) | $54,048 (78) |
| Professor | $65,299 (58) | $69,362 (26) | $61,998 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $52,357 (22) | $51,982 (11) | $52,732 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,797 (23) | $51,240 (8) | $47,494 (15) |
| Instructor | $46,148 (26) | $43,426 (6) | $46,965 (20) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 114 | 44 | 56 | 14 |
| Baseball | 21 | 21 | - | - |
| Basketball | 19 | 9 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 27 | 13 | 14 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 | - |
| Tennis | 7 | - | - | 7 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 1 | 5 | - |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $3,400 | $3,350 | $2,750 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,325 | $1,275 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 19 | 8 | 9 | 2 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 20% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 21% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 15% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | 16% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
