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Washtenaw Community College is a large, two-year, public school with 12,910 students enrolled. This college was established in 1965 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Academic Offerings



Programs
Offered
59
Several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, associate degree, and 2-year certificate are offered at Washtenaw Community College.

The most popular concentrations at Washtenaw Community College are Nursing, Business, and Computer Science.

Student Retention
65%
Washtenaw Community College implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 59 programs including Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Criminal Justice and Police Science, General Studies, Graphic Design, Medical Radiologic Technology, and Nursing.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Students to Faculty Ratio
63 : 1
The rate of student retention at Washtenaw Community College is relatively low at 65% (below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Washtenaw Community College is very low - 12%. Around 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Washtenaw Community College is a bit disappointing -- 63:1.

Tuition and Loans



FAFSA Code
for 2010/11
002328
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Washtenaw Community College is 002328. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

Tuition and fees per year
$4,300
It is possible to receive a loan at Washtenaw Community College, as 25% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $3,100.

Average tuition charges are very low, around $4,100 per year. The additional fees at Washtenaw Community College beyond tuition are around $200; this totals $4,300 per academic year.

Loan
Availability
25%
The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

If you wish to request more detailed information about studying at Washtenaw Community College, call the school's general information office at (734) 973-3543 or check Washtenaw Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Videos
Available
16
Washtenaw Community College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Washtenaw Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Washtenaw Community College.

Crime and Safety



Safety
Grade
B-
Based on the college crime data, Washtenaw Community College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Ann Arbor. Other cities to get an education from close to Washtenaw Community College are Ypsilanti, Brighton, Plymouth, Canton, and Belleville.

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Washtenaw Community College Location and Maps



Post Address: Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-1610, USA
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