North Central Missouri College (NCMC) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

North Central Missouri College is like a lot of community colleges in that it prepares students to enter directly into the workforce and it gives them the foundation, at a considerably lower cost, they need to transfer to a four year college or university. But North Central Missouri College sets itself apart from other community colleges, many of which are strictly commuter schools, by allowing students to live in residential halls on campus, providing them with a rich, all-around college experience.

North Central Missouri College, which recently graduated its largest class of 370 students, has been a staple in the small community of Trenton, Missouri, for more than eight decades as it works

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Information Summary

Ranks 64th in Missouri and 2895th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	52.2
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$15,107
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	18 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	55% / 40%
Enrollment Total (all students)	1,854

Academics

Named one of the top 120 community colleges in the United States by the Aspen Institute in 2011, North Central Missouri College offers associate

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Admissions

North Central Missouri College, like the majority of community colleges, adheres to an open door admissions policy. That means students who meet one of three criteria will automatically gain acceptance to the college:

Applicants who have earned a high school diploma, a GED, or homeschoolers who can verify successful completion of their high school program, gain automatic acceptance.
Transfer students may earn advanced standing status if they left their previous college or university in good standing.
High school juniors and seniors are eligible for study at North Central Missouri College either as visitors or as part of the college’s dual enrollment program, which allows them to take college-level courses.

Applicants who meet the admission criteria must fill out an online application and pay an application fee (which was $15 as of May 2011) while applicants to the nursing program must pay a $20 application fee and fill out a separate program application.

Required supporting material includes high school and college transcripts, if applicable, and SAT or ACT scores. Those applicants who have not yet taken the SAT or ACT must do so before they can register for classes.

International applicants are required to complete an international student application, submit a $15 application fee, and also fill out an application for an F-1 Visa that will allow the student to come to the United States to study.

Applications for the fall semester are due in mid-August while applicants must submit complete application packages by late May for the summer semester.

Financial Aid

More than 80 percent of students at North Central Missouri College receive financial aid in some form, including grants, scholarships, and loans with the college offering close to two million dollars in scholarships to students annually.

Students may be eligible for academic, departmental, allied health, academic, or general scholarships. The Board of Trustees Scholarships and the NCMC Employee Recognition Scholarship provide financial assistance to full-time students with a 3.25 GPA or above who are earning their first undergraduate degree. Recipients can renew the award, which runs from $100 to $600, provided they remain enrolled at the college on a continuous basis.

The Maude Ryan Memorial Scholarships and the Serve Link Home Care Scholarships, both worth between $1,000 and $2,000, are awarded annually to health students. The Maude Ryan Memorial Scholarships are designated for nursing students while the Serve Link Home Care Scholarships is open to students in the medical assistant, PN, ADN, and EMT-Paramedic programs. Both scholarship programs require recommendations from a member of the faculty.

High school graduates from Livingston County, who demonstrate financial need, are eligible for the Allen Moore III and Anne B. Moore Scholarships; students 23 and up may apply for the Elizabeth M. Barton Scholarships provided they apply for the Federal Pell Grant; and the NCMC Foundation/General Scholarship Fund awards $350 scholarships to applicants with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

In addition to scholarships, students are also encouraged to apply for federal grants, including the Federal Pell Grant.

North Central Missouri College also participates in the Federal Work Study Program, which allows students to work minimal hours a week on or off-campus. The money made from the Work Study can then be used for tuition, books, or other expenses.

Finally, students who do not have enough funding through scholarships, grants, and the work study program may want to apply for loans. Federal student loans, such as the Perkins Loan and the Parents Plus Loan, are a popular option. Students may also apply for alternative loans from banks like Chase and financial companies like Sallie Mae.

To be considered for most financial aid, including need-based scholarships, students must fill out a FAFSA annually.

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Students

Whereas many community colleges cater strictly to commuters, North Central Missouri College offers on-campus housing for those students who want the full college experience. The college features two residential halls: Ellsworth Hall is home to 76 male students while 76 women call Selby Hall home.

All rooms in both halls are fully furnished with a bed, a dresser, a desk, a mirror, and a sink. Students are encouraged to decorate their rooms to make them feel more at home and can bring their own microwave and mini-fridge, if they want. Great Western Campus Dining serves three meals daily, and diners can choose from an eclectic menu.

Students who opt to live on campus will have to sign academic year leases, and alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited in the residential halls.

Because housing is assigned to those who apply first, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to secure a room.

Student Activities

Student activities play an important role in college life, particularly on the campus of North Central Missouri College. Aspiring actors can join the NCMC Players; psychology and sociology majors have the Psychology/Sociology Club while future nurses can get involved with the Student Practical Nurses

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Athletics

Playing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), the North Central Missouri Pirates field a men

Bibliography

Missouri College | North Central Missouri College. Web. 10 May 2011. <http://www.ncmissouri.edu>.

“NCMC Gets High Ranking.” Trenton Republican-Times 2 May 2011. Print.

“NCMC Graduates Largest Class In History.” Trenton Republican-Times 9 May 2011. Print.

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