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Community Colleges USA Profiles

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U.S. COMMUNITY COLLEGESU.S. community colleges will help you achieve your global education goals in an affordable way, graduate from top U.S. universities, enhance your global work opportunities, and enable you to make friends worldwide for life.

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Community College at the Fair City StateBucks County Community College Newtown PennsylvaniaCentral New Mexico Community College Albuquerque New MexicoCitrus College Glendora CaliforniaCollege of the Canyons Santa Clarita CaliforniaDiablo Valley College Pleasant Hill CaliforniaDutchess Community College Poughkeepsie New YorkElgin Community College Elgin IllinoisLane Community College Eugene OregonPortland Community College Portland OregonSan Jose City College San Jose CaliforniaSanta Barbara City College Santa Barbara CaliforniaShoreline Community College Shoreline WashingtonSnow College Ephraim Utah

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Housing Options (Costs : $6,000-$9,500)• Near campus housing• HomestayAnnual CostsTuition : $13,000Room & Board : $9,000International AdmissionP: 215.968.8122E: international@bucks.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 07/15Spring : 11/15Why Study at Bucks • Quality Education• Small Class Sizes• 50 Associate Degree Programs• Affordable Tuition• First-Rate College ExperienceTop Programs• Accounting• Biology• Business Management• Computer Science• Criminal Justice• Early Childhood Education• Engineering• Entrepreneurship• Liberal Arts• Nursing-RN• Psychology Transfer Universities• Temple University• Bloomsburg University• West Chester University• Kutztown University• Drexel UniversityCerticate Program• PhlebotomyBUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGENewtown - Pennsylvania bucks.edu/internationalEnglish Prociency TOEFL : 69IELTS : 6.5ScholarshipsYESBucks County Community College welcomes students from many nations to live and learn in a picturesque community, convenient to major cities on America’s East Coast. Our College provides an excellent education, preparing students for future studies and a successful career.

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Annual CostsTuition : $8,000Room & Board : $10,000International AdmissionP: 505-224-5535E: globaleducation@cnm.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 06/01Spring : 11/01Why Study at CNM • Guaranteed transfer of academic degrees and technical education• Less than $4,000 per semester in tuition• Over 100 educational programs• Accredited by the North Central Region of the Higher Learning Commission• Region steeped in the history Top Programs• Accounting• Business Administration• Computer Information Systems• Computer Science• Engineering• Liberal Arts • Social & Behavioral Science• Nursing-RN• Pre-Medicine• Hospitality and Tourism• Culinary ArtsTransfer Universities• University of New Mexico• Highlands University• New Mexico State University• New Mexico Tech• Eastern New Mexico State UniversityCerticate Program:• Film Crew Technician• Hospitality and Tourism• Pharmacy TechnicianCENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CNM)Albuquerque – New Mexico www.cnm.edu/globalEnglish Prociency TOEFL : 61IELTS : 6.0+CEFR : B2Housing Options• Near campus housingWhen I decided to go back to school, CNM was the right choice for me. I was able to progress, feel condent, and successfully transition to the University of New Mexico.

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Start at Campus Intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Accounting• Architectural• Biology• Business Administration• Engineering• English as a Second Language Program• Entertainment Technology• Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Science • Nursing-RN• Pre-Medicine• Visual and Performing ArtsTop 5 Transfer Universities• University of California Santa Barbara• University of California San Diego • University of California Los Angeles • University of California Davis• California State Polytechnic University PomonaCerticate Program• Automotive (Master Technician)• Cosmetology and Esthetician• Audio Recording Production & EngineeringCITRUS COLLEGEGlendora – California isc.citruscollege.edu/Housing Options• Homestay • Listing of local housing in office• Support student in finding housingAnnual CostsTuition : $9,200Room & Board : $11,000International AdmissionP: 626-914-8549E: mmincer@citruscollege.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 06/01Spring : 12/01English Prociency TOEFL : 45 IELTS : 5.0iTEP 3.5 - EIKEN Grade 2 Why Study at Citrus College • Top 10 community college in CA• Among most affordable colleges in CA• Oldest college in Los Angeles area• Recognized academic excellence • Exceptional UC/CSU transfer ratesScholarshipsYESCitrus College is a welcoming environment with opportunities for support and to get involved, that feels like home. They provided excellent transfer assistance to a great university.Rosina, Venezuela

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Young He was accepted to 3 University of California Schools. Taking advantage of COC’s resources he completed his program in two years and transferred to UCSB where he is now studying economics.Start at Campus Intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Business Administration • Business Management• Computer Graphics• Computer Information Systems • Computer Science• Computer Software Applications • Digital Media• Engineering• Liberal Arts• Marketing Management Top 5 Transfer Universities• California State University Northridge• California Institute of the Arts• San Jose State University• University of California Berkeley• University of California Los AngelesCerticate Program• Nursing: Certified Nursing Assistant• Network Engineer• International TradeCOLLEGE OF THE CANYONS (COC)Santa Clarita – California bit.ly/COCispHousing Options• Homestay • Support student in finding housingAnnual CostsTuition : $7,612Room & Board : $11,700International AdmissionP: 661-362-3580E: isp@canyons.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 06/30Spring : 11/30English Prociency TOEFL : 45 IELTS : 5Duolingo : 40Why Study at COC • TOEFL not required • No Application Fee• Located in a SafeWise California City • Tuition $7, 612 USD per year• In sunny Los Angeles Country

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I haven’t had any doubt about my decision to come here. DVC offers so many resources for students to succeed while also offering a chance for students to have a balanced life within their time here.Top Programs• Accounting• Architecture• Art• Biology• Business Administration• Computer Science• Early Childhood Education • Economics• Engineering• Mathematics • Psychology Top 5 Transfer Universities• University of California Berkeley• University of California San Diego• University of California Davis• University of California Los Angeles• University of California Santa BarbaraCerticate Program• Gap Year• Business• Computer ScienceDIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE (COLLEGES OF CONTRA COSTA)Pleasant Hill – California www.dvc.edu/international/index.htmlWhy Study at Diablo Valley • San Francisco, California Bay Area location• 75+ countries represented and student organizations on campus• #1 in transfers to 4-year institutions among California community colleges• #1 in transfers among international students to UC Berkeley and UC Davis• 75% of international students transfer to the UC systemHousing Options• Near campus housing (apartments)• HomestayAnnual CostsTuition : $7,344Room & Board : $7,875International AdmissionP: (+1)925-969-2196E: mlucas@dvc.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 06/01Spring : 11/01English Prociency TOEFL : 61IELTS : 5.5CAE : 160

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Annual CostsTuition : $7,728Room & Board : $12,000International AdmissionP: 845-431-8010E: steven.posada@sunydutchess.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 05/15Spring : 10/15Why Study at Dutchess • 50 different associate degree and certicate programs• Academic support, as well as transfer and career counseling• Affordable (lowest tuition in New York state)• On campus housing• Within 145 kilometers of New York City; easy to get to by trainTop Programs• Art• Business Administration• Communication & Media Arts• Computer Science• Criminal Justice• Early Childhood Education• Engineering• Human Services• Liberal Arts• Natural Science• Theater ArtsTransfer Universities• New Paltz (State University of New York)• Marist University• University at Albany (State University of New York)• Mount Saint Mary College• Oneonta (State University of New York)Certicate Program:• Computer Networking• Bookkeeping• ParalegalDUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)Poughkeepsie – New Yorkwww.sunydutchess.edu/internationalEnglish Prociency TOEFL : 61Housing Options• On campus housingAs an international student, my decision to choose DCC was an easy one. I felt encouraged to take on new challenges. My DCC education prepared me to successfully transfer to a university.Lilith F.

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Annual CostsTuition : $11,960Room & Board : $7,650International AdmissionP: 847-214-7233E: internationaladmissions@elgin.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 06/15Spring : 11/01Why Study at Elgin • One of the top 150 community colleges in the US!• Located 60 km northwest of Chicago (the third largest city in the USA)• Homestay program for complete immersion into American culture• 2+2 transfer programs with top universitiesStart at our Award-winning intensive English program - No TOEFL/IELTS required!Top Programs• Accounting• Biology• Business • Communication• Computer Science• Culinary Arts• Engineering• Health Professions• Psychology• SociologyTransfer Universities• University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign• Illinois State University• DePaul University• Loyola University• Northern Illinois UniversityVocation Specialist Certicates• Marketing• Adobe Creative Suite• AutocadELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGEElgin – Illinoishttp://www.elgin.edu/f1apply English Prociency TOEFL : 71IELTS : 6.0ScholarshipsYESHousing Options• Homestay• Support student in finding housing“I had a hard time deciding what my major should be and what school I should transfer to. My professor helped me a lot, very supportive, and encouraging. I nally made my decision.Chao Wang, Loyola

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Start at Campus Intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Biology• Business Management• Computer Animation/Multimedia• Computer Science• Culinary• Engineering • English as a Second Language Program• Film Production• Graphic Design• Hospitality and TourismTop 5 Transfer Universities• University of Oregon• Oregon State University• University of Washington• Portland State University• Arizona State UniversityCerticate Program• Mobile app Development• Hospitality• Early Childhood educationLANE COMMUNITY COLLEGEEugene - Oregon www.lanecc.edu/international/international-programsHousing Options• On campus housingAnnual CostsTuition : $9,000Room & Board : $8,900International AdmissionP: 541-463-3434E: wamsleyj@lanecc.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 02/01Spring : 08/01English Prociency TOEFL : 46 IELTS : 5.5AP, IB & IGCSE Why Study at LCC • Scholarships for new AND continuing international students• Student apartments available that are fully furnished and move-in ready• Gain work experience through internships with one of 800+ companies in our area that hire our students• No TOEFL or IELTS scores need to be admitted to Lane• 2+2 and 2+1 university transfer options with Universities in the U.S., France and New ZealandScholarshipsYES

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Recently, Ekubo Sawaura, an international student at PCC, transferred to Cornell to study Agricultural Sciences. She said that studying at PCC gave her the condence to achieve her educational goals.Start at Campus Intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Aviation• Aviation Airframe & Powerplant• Business Administration• Computer Information Systems• Computer Science• Early Childhood Education• Engineering• English as a Second Language Program• Graphic Design• Liberal ArtsTop 5 Transfer Universities• Portland State University• Oregon State University• University of Oregon• University of Washington• Lewis-Clark State CollegeCerticate Program• Business Administration - Marketing• Computer-Aided Design & Drafting• Renewable Energy SystemsPORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGEPortland - Oregon pcc.edu/international-students/Housing Options• Near campus housing• Homestay • Listing of local housing in officeAnnual CostsTuition : $8,855Room & Board : $7,650International AdmissionP: 971-722-7150E: internattional@pcc.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 01/18Spring : 07/09English Prociency TOEFL : 65 IELTS : 5.5SAT : 480 ACTE : 18ScholarshipsYESWhy Study at Portland • located in Portland, Oregon (between Seattle and San Francisco)• 600 international students from over 70 countries• over 100 academic and technical programs• transfer agreements with universities in Oregon and across the US• affordable tuition (less than $9000/year) • scholarships, tuition installments, many on-campus jobs• no TOEFL or SAT required

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Housing Options• Homestay • Support student in finding housingAnnual CostsTuition : $6,864Room & Board : $9,200International AdmissionP: 408-288-3173E: internationalprogram@sjcc.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 07/15Spring : 11/15Why Study at San Jose City • Spectacular, Safe Location in Silicon Valley (Technology Capital), California• Excellent and Caring Professors in Small-Class Environment• Extensive Support Services to Help Students Achieve Academic Goals• Guaranteed Transfer Pathway to Prestigious Universities including the University of California• Modern Facilities and Advanced TechnologyTop Programs• Business Management• Communication Studies• Computer Information Systems• Liberal Arts - Social & Behavioral Science• Early Childhood Education• Pre-Medicine• Engineering• Kinesiology• Multimedia• Pre-LawTop 5 Transfer Universities• San Jose State University• San Francisco State University• University of California Berkeley• University of California Davis• University of California Los AngelesCerticate Program• Cosmetology• Dental Assisting• Computer Information SystemsSAN JOSE CITY COLLEGESan Jose – California www.sjcc.edu/future-students/international-studentsEnglish Prociency TOEFL : 61IELTS : 5.5ScholarshipsYESI chose to study at SJCC because it is affordable to prepare there for transfer to university. Classes are small, and instructors and counselor are friendly, exible and always willing to help.

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Santa Barbara City College offers everything you need to succeed and to reach your goals! The SBCC campus is beautiful and the weather in Santa Barbara is just great.Start at Campus intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Biology• Business Administration• Computer Programming• Engineering English as a Second Language Program• Film Production• Hospitality• International Business Management• Management• Marketing ManagementTop 5 Transfer Universities• University of California Los Angeles• University of California Santa Barbara• University of California San Diego• San Francisco State University• University of California BerkeleyCerticate Program• Marketing• Graphic Design• FinanceSANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE - SBCCSanta Barbara – California http://international.sbcc.edu/Housing Options• Shared Student Apartments• Near campus housing• Homestay• Housing SupportAnnual CostsTuition : $8,000Room & Board : $15,000International AdmissionP: 805-730-4043E: mperez18@pipeline.sbcc.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 06/15Spring : 11/01English Prociency TOEFL / IELTS Not RequiredScholarshipsYESWhy Study at SBCC • Consistently ranked among the Top US Community Colleges• Award-winning faculty and support services• Outstanding transfer opportunities to top universities• Affordable tuition cost• Scenic location right next to the Pacic Ocean in one of the safest, cleanest, and most popular tourist destinations

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The atmosphere at Shoreline is very welcoming to international students because people truly respect cultural differences. Plus, there are so many opportunities to get involved!Start at Campus Intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Biology• Business Management• Chemistry• Computer Science• Economics• Engineering• English as a Second Language Program• Journalism• Liberal Arts• PsychologyTop 5 Transfer Universities• University of Washington• Seattle University• University of California System• University of Minnesota• University of WisconsinCerticate Program• Clean Energy Technology• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management• Business AdministrationSHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGEShoreline - Washingtonhttps://www.shoreline.edu/international/Housing Options• On Campus housing• Near campus housing• Homestay • Listing of local housing in officeAnnual CostsTuition : $$9,348Room & Board : $6,750International AdmissionP: 206-546-4697E: international@shoreline.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 03/01Spring : 08/15English Prociency TOEFL : 70 IELTS : 5.5SAT : 460 ACT : 19ScholarshipsYESWhy Study at Shoreline • Located 15 minutes from downtown Seattle, Washington• Named one of the Best Community Colleges in Seattle for 2018 and 2019• Ranked #21 for international student enrollment among all U.S. community colleges• Half-tuition Scholarship Available for Fall 2019• Transfer Admission Guarantee with 23 universities in U.S. and France

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My time at Snow College showed me that I was able to accomplish any goal that I set for myself. I had the opportunity to travel all over the U.S. for competitions and would not trade my time.Start at Campus Intensive English Programs (IEP) - No TOEFL/IELTS Required!Top Programs• Business Management• Computer Science• Computer Software Applications• Engineering• English as a Second Language Program• General Science• International Business Mgmt• Music• Pre-Law• Pre-MedicineTop 5 Transfer Universities• University of Utah• Utah State University• University of Michigan• Brigham Young University• University of MinnesotaCerticate Program• Business• Practical Nursing (LPN)• Outdoor Leadership and EntrepreneurshipSNOW COLLEGEEphraim - Utahwww.snow.edu/international/index.htmlHousing Options• On campus housing• Near campus housingAnnual CostsTuition : $13,000Room & Board : $5,000International AdmissionP: 435-283-7430E: international@snow.eduApplication DeadlinesFall : 07/15Spring : 12/01English Prociency TOEFL : 63IELTS : 6.0ScholarshipsAcademic – YESSport - YESWhy Study at Snow College • Top 10 Community College• Small Class Size (16 students average)• Affordable Tuition• Scholarships• On-Campus Housing• Safety

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