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Seminole State College, also known as SSC, was established in 1931. It is a two-year public college and is located in Seminole, Oklahoma. The campus of the college consists of 15 buildings which are spread across an area of over 85 acres. SSC awards associate’s degrees in a wide range of subjects including accounting, anatomy, child development, and computer science. Several certificate courses are also offered to the students. Classes are offered through the following academic divisions:
Seminole State College’s athletics department fields several men's and women's sports teams. The teams are nicknamed the Trojans and they participate in basketball, softball, tennis, and baseball.
Seminole State is in Seminole, OK. Seminole is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Seminole State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, science, fine arts, business and management, and education and teaching.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 2,068 students study at Seminole State (in 2007-2008).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Seminole State can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Seminole State College
2701 Boren Blvd
Seminole, OK 74868-1901
General Phone: (405) 382-9950
http://www.sscok.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 47 | business, management information systems |
| Science | 43 | biological and biomedical sciences, physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | general studies, humanities, social services, Native American studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 30 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Family and Social Work | 28 | child development |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | psychology courses |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | medical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | industrial production tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Seminole State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 277 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Seminole State had a total enrollment of 2,068 students (1,438 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 93% |
| Texas | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
Seminole State offers campus housing for 230 of its 1,438 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Seminole, Oklahoma for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oklahoma Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,849 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,665 |
| Room and board | $ 5,850 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,800 |
Financial Aid:
Seminole State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 317800)
Seminole State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $41,375 | 5 | $49,277 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $41,375 | 5 | $49,277 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $43,413 | 21 | $43,838 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $43,413 | 21 | $43,838 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 19 | 25 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Seminole State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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