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Approximately how many community colleges are there in the United States?

  • 500
  • 1,100 (correct)
  • 2,500
  • 5,000

On average, how many students attend community colleges each year in the United States?

  • 5 million
  • 1 million
  • 3 million
  • 7 million (correct)

Which of the following is not a reason to attend a community college?

  • Higher Prestige (correct)
  • Affordability
  • Flexibility
  • Transfer Agreements

What advantage do community colleges offer in terms of class sizes?

<p>Smaller class sizes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to degree programs, what else do community colleges offer?

<p>Online options (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary purpose of community college?

<p>To provide two-year programs to high school graduates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term commonly used to refer to community colleges?

<p>Junior colleges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do community college programs typically last?

<p>Two years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of degree can be earned at a community college?

<p>Associate degree (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subjects are emphasized in an Associate of Science (AS) degree?

<p>Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community colleges are more expensive than four-year colleges and universities.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community colleges offer flexible class schedules to accommodate students' work or family commitments.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Community colleges do not provide personalized attention due to their large class sizes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with the benefits they provide to community college students:

<p>Affordability = Allows students to save money or avoid excessive student loan debt Flexibility = Accommodates students with work or family commitments Personalized Attention = Provides individualized attention from professors Online Options = Allows students to complete courses remotely</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following numbers to their related facts about community colleges in the United States:

<p>1,100 = Approximate number of community colleges across the country 50 = Number of states where community colleges are located 7 million = Average number of students attending community colleges each year</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features of community colleges with their explanations:

<p>Transfer Agreements = Ensure that credits earned can be transferred to a bachelor's degree program Certifications = Provide specialized skills and qualifications that enhance employment opportunities Balance = Allows students to explore different academic and career options Online Options = Provides flexibility to complete courses from anywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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