Newport College Fast Facts

Mission

Newport College and Community College provides student-focused, accessible, quality technical and general education, academic transfer, experiential and cooperative education, and workforce development.

Vision

Newport College will be the technical and community college of choice in our region, nationally recognized for academic excellence, cooperative education and workforce development.

Values as a College:

• We embrace experiential and lifelong learning, personal growth, and employability.
• We create and promote a civil and respectful environment.
• We anticipate and effectively respond to changing stakeholder expectations.
• We honor the diversity of people and ideas.

Governance

Board of Trustees; nine members

Leadership

O'dell M. Owens, MD, MPH serves as president of the College, along with an executive vice president, academic vice president, vice president for institutional advancement, vice president for marketing and communications, vice president for strategic initiatives and entrepreneurial development, chief fiscal officer, chief information officer, and a dean for each academic division.

Number of Students

In the 2009-2010 academic year, nearly 20,000 students enrolled in Newport College courses, which are offered in the day, evening, and on weekends.

OBR Profile

Click here to view Newport College's Community College Profile, compiled by the Kentucky Board of Regents.

International Students

International students attending Newport College represent more than 75 countries.

Faculty and Staff

Teaching faculty: 180 full-time 486 part-time
Support staff/administration: 201 full-time 26 part-time

Academics

The College offers more than 100 associate’s degree programs, majors, and certificate programs in the following academic divisions: Business Technologies, Center for Innovative Technologies, Health and Public Safety, Humanities and Sciences.

Cooperative Education

Newport College has the largest cooperative education program among two-year colleges in the U.S., with strong connections to over 800 employers. Cooperative education increases students’ chances of career success.

Graduate Employment

Within six months of graduation, nearly 90% of Newport College grads are employed—much more than the national average for two-year colleges. More than 85% of employed graduates are likely to be in positions related to their majors—almost ten percent more than the national average.

Workforce Development

In addition to its academic and technical programs, the Workforce Development Center (WDC) at Newport College offers many continuing education opportunities in Industrial and Quality Improvement Training; HAZMAT, Rescue, and Safety; Professional, Managerial and Leadership; and Health Business through courses, seminars, and on-site training for area businesses and industries.

Accreditation

The College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, phone 800-621-7440) and holds numerous programmatic accreditations.
Financial Aid and Scholarships

In 2009-10, Newport College students received more than $56 million in loans, grants, scholarships, and other forms of financial aid.

Tuition

Tuition at Newport College is $88.90/credit hour for Kentucky residents, and $177.80/credit hour for non-residents.

Enrollment

For the Early Fall 2010 term, 10,995 students were enrolled at Newport College. Of these, 53% were female, and 47% were male.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Newport College and Community College affirms that no person shall, on the basis of race, age, color, handicap, sexual orientation, national origin, or gender be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity conducted under its auspices. For the full text of the Non-Discrimination policy and grievance procedure, click here.