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| Overall Score On StateUniversity.com (about) | 51.9 |
| Total CostOn-Campus Attendance | $15,683 |
| AdmissionSuccess rate | N/A |
| Student RatioRatio of students to faculty | 20 : 1 |
| Retention(Full-Time / Part-Time) | 57% / 40% |
| EnrollmentTotal (all students) | 4,085 |
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Allegany College of Maryland or ACM was established in 1961 as Allegany Community College in an old public school facility. It is a two-year public community college located in Cumberland, Maryland. The institute also operates branch locations in Pennsylvania’s, Bedford, and Somerset Counties. The college enrolls more than 4,000 credit students and nearly 16,000 continuing education students per year.
Allegany College of Maryland is fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The institution presents tailor-made courses and programs to meet the cultural and economic demands of the community. The College offers more than 50 associate’s degrees, over 20 certificates, and 21 letters of recognition in diverse areas of study such as humanities, psychology, sociology, history, economics, political science, math, science, etc.
Allegany College of Maryland is composed of the following academic divisions: Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences; Division of Business and Technologies; Division of Hospitality and Culinary Arts; Division of Humanities; Division of Forestry, Math, and Science; and Division of Allied Health and Wellness.
ACM’s online education division offers online degrees and certificates for students who are unable to attend a traditional college due to diverse personal and professional reasons. Some of the online courses offered at Allegany College are Business Administration, Communication Arts Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Student Development, Medical Assistant, and Nursing.
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Freshman students seeking admission to Allegany College of Maryland must have a high school equivalency certificate or high school equivalency diploma issued by the state. Students must send the completed application form along with the official transcripts. Applicants for associate’s degree or certificate must send their American College Test or ACT scores to be considered for admission. Getting a transfer to the institute is easy. Applicants must send the completed application form along with the official transcripts from all previously attended institutes.
Allegany College of Maryland welcomes international students. Applicants seeking admission must send the completed application form along with all the official transcripts. Students from non-English speaking countries must take the TOEFL (the Test of English as a Foreign Language) test to provide a proof of their proficiency in English language.
Allegany College of Maryland provides financial assistance to the students through various mediums such as grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. All students seeking financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Grants and scholarships are gift aids that need not be returned. Some of them are Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant; Pell Grant; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG); Distinguished Scholar Community College Transfer Program; EXTRA Scholarship Program; Learn for Life Transfer Scholarship; Presidential Transfer Scholarship; Blue Transfer Merit Scholarship; Grossnickle Scholarship; Bridge Grant; Tuition Scholarship; and Honors Scholarship.
Students can also opt for the loans offered at ACM. Some of the loans are Federal Direct Loan and Direct Plus Loan. The institute also offers Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs that enable the students to take up part time jobs to pay for college. Apart from helping the students earn money to meet their educational expenses, it also helps students gain work experience in their field of interest.
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Campus life at ACM presents an exciting environment for the students to participate in diverse events and activities that foster their overall development. The institution promotes student leadership and development by providing quality activities, services, and programs. Each semester, diverse activities and multicultural events are scheduled to encourage fun, socialization and recreation among all ACM students.
The Student Government Association (SGA) works as the governing organization of the ACM student body. It functions as a means of participation in College governance with the staff, faculty, and administration. Apart from serving as a link between the College administration and the student body, SGA also coordinates campus social activities, allocates student activity funds, and approves new student organizations.
Students are encouraged to participate in the various student clubs and organizations at the campus. Some of them are C2J – criminal justice & criminology club; Essence Dance Team; Heifer International Support Club; Medical Assistant Club; Phi Beta Lambda; Physical Therapy Assistant Club; Radiologic Technology Club; Tutoring Club; Volunteer Club; Respiratory Therapy; Human Service Club; NAACP Student Club; SAHDA (Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association); and Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club.
ACM presents safe, modern residential housing for the students. The housing options offered at the institute have the ability to accommodate more than 235 students. Each of the accommodation units is well furnished and equipped with all the modern amenities such as full refrigerator, attached bathroom, 4-drawer dresser, computer desk, closet, mini blinds, laundry and so on. The security department provides 24/7 access control and patrol functions to ensure residents’ safety.
ACM also offers learning support and disability services for the students with physical, psychological, medical, and learning disabilities. The institution is committed to the integration of students with disabilities into all aspects of college life. Therefore, support services are offered to optimize the independence and participation of disabled students. The facilities include special accommodation, note taking, compensation for learning weaknesses, resources to faculty and staff to know more about learning disabilities and devise good teaching strategies.
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Allegany College of Maryland’s athletic department fields men’s and women’s teams that participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, and golf. The college is a member of the Maryland JUCO Conference. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Trojans. The sports teams participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division.
Student Advocacy Day is an annual event held in Annapolis sponsored by MACC and coordinated by Maryland State VPs and Deans of Student Services. It is typically held the second Wednesday in February. The day is organized with the goals of: letting the Maryland General Assembly know which bills pending before the legislature matter most to community college students statewide, allowing students to learn how state government operates, and giving them a chance to meet local representatives and discuss how ACM benefits their lives and their community.
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) | ||||
| Total Population | 44,053 (37,699 urban / 6,354 rural) | ||||
| Households | 17,469 (2.29 people per house) | ||||
| Median Household Income | $30,970 | ||||
| Families | 11,086 (2.89 people per family) | ||||
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