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The main campus of Midland College is located at 3600 North Garfield. In addition, the school operates an Advanced Technology Center, Cogdell Learning Center, an Aviation Maintenance Technology Hangar, Professional Pilot Preparation Hanger, Child Care Center, and the Petroleum Professional Development Center throughout the community. Midland College classes are also held at the Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton.
School Highlights
Midland College serves 7,661 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Club or Organization: Ambassadors, Amtgard, Anime Club, Baptist Student Ministry, Catholic Student Association of Midland (CSAM), Chemistry Club, Education Society, Engineering Club, Every Nation Campus Ministry, Geology Club, International Student Club, Kinesiology Club, LGBTQ+, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Regents, Respiratory Care Club, Sigma Kappa Delta, Spirit Squad, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Nurses Association, Students in Philanthropy (SIP), T.O.G.A., The Navigators, Veterans Association
Arts and Music Programs: Art Guild, Jazz Band
Recreational Athletic Programs: LaCrosse Club
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Midland College offers more than fifty associate degree and
certificate options, and is a Level II (four-year) institution,
accredited to offer a Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) degree
and a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Students may also earn
upper-level degrees on the Midland campus from various four-year
universities. More than 200,000 people have taken classes at
Midland College since 1972, and current student enrollment is
approximately 6,000.
The college also invests in the quality of life in Midland. The
Phyllis and Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series and the Davidson
Distinguished Lecture Series recruit renowned performers and
speakers to the campus for free community cultural and
entertainment performances and lectures. The campus is also home to
the McCormick Art Gallery and co-produces theatre presentations
with Midland Community Theatre. The Al G. Langford Chaparral
Center, located on the Midland College main campus, hosts concerts,
trade shows, and sporting events.
Midland College's annual operating budget is $65 million. The
school is supported by one of the top community college foundations
in the nation. Interest from endowments totaling $7 million has
been placed into operating budgets for campus upgrades, technology,
instruction and other projects. Since 1992 the college has raised
in over $00 million from public and private sources. In 2005, to
better serve an ever-increasing student body, Midland College
passed a $41.8 million bond that is providing newly expanded
learning facilities and other campus improvements, which include
state-of-the-art classrooms, lecture halls, and laboratory
facilities and resources.
Looking to the future, the faculty and staff of Midland College
are committed to instruction that sustains a life-long quest for
knowledge and provides students with academic, intellectual,
occupational and professional proficiency. Additional information
is available on the Internet at www.midland.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Midland College cost?
Midland College's tuition is approximately $1,068 for In-State students and $2,196 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Midland College?
The acceptance rate of Midland College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What sports does Midland College offer?
Midland College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Midland College's ranking?
Midland College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Midland College is Odessa College (19.6 miles away)
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