COLLIN COLLEGE (Collin)
- 4800 Preston Park Blvd.
- Plano, TX 75093
- OPEID College Code: 02361400
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- General Phone: (972) 881-5790
- President: Cary Israel
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 24,872
- College Alias: Collin, CCCCD
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Collin County Community College District, now referred to as "Collin College" or "Collin," is a public community college that includes three primary campuses, and four education centers in the Collin County of Texas: Central Park Campus (McKinney, Texas), Preston Ridge Campus (Frisco, Texas), Spring Creek Campus (Plano, Texas), Courtyard Center (Plano, Texas), Collin Higher Education Center (McKinney, Texas), Allen Center (Allen, Texas), and Rockwall Center (Rockwall, Texas).
Collin College offers credit and continuing education courses on its campuses, as well as electives and specialty courses online and at each of its centers. It offers more than 100 associate's degrees and professional certificates in a wide range of academic disciplines. Its mission is to provide a community-centered institution that is committed to developing the skills, character and intellect of its students.
The faculty at Collin College is highly acclaimed, boasting three Collin College professors that have been named the national U.S. Professor of the Year - a coveted title in collegiate teaching. Many other awards have been conferred on the Collin College faculty, which also includes patent holders, authors and noted scholars in their fields of expertise.
Collin College has been "first" to offer several innovative programs, including its Alternative Teacher Certification Program, which was established in response to a critical need for classroom teachers. Collin later launched its associate's degree in teaching to train qualified teachers to help combat the shortage.
Collin is one of only six colleges in the U.S. designated to provide networking technology training as a Cisco Certified Training Center. Other special programs at Collins College include the Center for Advanced Study in Math and Natural Science, the Center for Scholarly Civic Engagement, Distance Learning, Learning Communities, Service Learning, Weekend College, and more.
History
Collin College began offering post-secondary education courses at local high schools in 1985.
Academics
The academic calendar for Collin College follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and three short summer sessions. Additionally, there is a shorter "Wintermester" that runs from mid-December through the first week of January with a short break for the holidays. There is also a "Maymester," which offers classes that run form mid- to late May.
Colleges and Schools
Collin College divides it academic units into departments and centers, rather than into colleges and schools. It offers four types of associate-level degrees, academic transfer degrees and certificates, as well as technical workforce degrees and awards.
Collin College also awards select post-associate degree certificates.
Student Life
The Office of Student Life at Collin College offers students opportunities to get involved in civic, educational, leadership and social programs. There are at least seven recognized honor societies available at Collin, and more than 50 student organizations and clubs. Students can also work on special projects or join in social activities that are organized by the Office of Student Life. These activities include field trips, guest speakers, educational conferences, athletics and entertainment.
Traditions
The school colors for Collin College are blue and white, and the school mascot is a cougar.
Athletics
Collin College offers men's and women's basketball and tennis. The Cougars and "Lady Cougars" compete in intercollegiate sports at the local, regional and national levels.
Men's Sports:
- Basketball
- Tennis
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Tennis
Satellite Campuses
Collin County Community College District, or Collin College, is comprised of three campuses and several centers, which are:
- Central Park Campus (McKinney, Texas)
- Preston Ridge Campus (Frisco, Texas)
- Spring Creek Campus (Plano, Texas)
- Courtyard Center (Plano, Texas)
- Collin Higher Education Center (McKinney, Texas)
- Allen Center (Allen, Texas)
- Rockwall Center (Rockwall, Texas)
Community Life
Collin College encourages civic involvement and service, and has established its Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement (CSCE) to connect faculty, students and community partners via academic initiatives. The CSCE is a resource center for students wishing to engage in community service through volunteerism in projects that address issues of public concern. These programs and projects include:
- Alternative Break Volunteer and Service Program
- Auteur Film Series
- Book-in-Common
- Distinguished Speaker Series
- Community College Day at the Capital
- Constitution Day
- Debate Watch
- Emergency Preparedness
- Passport to the World
- Service Learning
- Special Events
- Student Leadership Academy
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Website
- www.collin.edu
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
Collin Colleges Obscura Photo Club Exhibits at The Bath House Cultural Center
Collin Colleges Obscura Photo Club Exhibits at The Bath House Cultural Center
Collin College Remembers Sept. 11, 2001
Collin College Remembers Sept. 11, 2001
Collin College Central Park Campus Library, McKinney Texas
Collin College Robotics Camp 2010
Collin College Robotics Camp 2010
Collin College Robotics Camp 2010
Collin College Robotics Camp 2010
Collin College Robotics Camp 2010
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.collin.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
- Website: Collin Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 27%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 14% | 14% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,834 | $3,668 | $1,398 | $1,244 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.2% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Number in Default | 99 | 115 | 101 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,073 | 1,172 | 1,226 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $1,069 | $1,114 | $1,114 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,834 | $1,688 | $1,478 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,484 | $3,338 | $3,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $638 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,106 | $5,944 | $5,808 |
| Other Expenses | $4,104 | $3,690 | $3,610 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,014 | $3,690 | $3,610 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,369 | $2,414 | $1,752 |
| In-State | $3,134 | $2,988 | $2,116 |
| Out of State | $4,784 | $4,638 | $3,736 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $12,579 | $12,048 | $11,170 |
| In-State | $13,344 | $12,622 | $11,534 |
| Out of State | $14,994 | $14,272 | $13,154 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,383 | $6,104 | $5,362 |
| In-State | $7,148 | $6,678 | $5,726 |
| Out of State | $8,798 | $8,328 | $7,346 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 24,872 Undergraduate: 24,872
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,744 Female: 14,128
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,744 Female: 14,128
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,675 Part-Time: 15,197
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,675 Part-Time: 15,197
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 871 | 4% |
| American Indian | 174 | 0.7% |
| Black | 2,433 | 10% |
| Asian | 2,185 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3,183 | 13% |
| White | 15,229 | 61% |
| Unknown | 797 | 3% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,272 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,669 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,428 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,193 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,762 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,807 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,381 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,648 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 640 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 72 | 0.3% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,321 | 888 | 1,433 |
| Faculty Status | 1,263 | 325 | 938 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,263 | 325 | 938 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,263 | 325 | 938 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 56 | 56 | - |
| Other Professionals | 354 | 192 | 162 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 648 | 315 | 333 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 285 | 180 | 105 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 56 | 54 | 2 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,193 (322) | $56,062 (144) | $52,681 (178) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,875 (3) | $51,911 (1) | $53,357 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,092 (325) | $55,968 (145) | $52,580 (180) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $226,676 | $113,786 | $112,890 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 45 | 25 | 20 |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Tennis | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,977 | $13,365 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 9% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 11% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 15% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
- Reviewed on: December 12, 2009
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