Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, Washington (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Skagit Valley College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Skagit Valley College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Skagit Valley College had 5,485 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Skagit Valley College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To meet the diverse, lifelong educational needs of our community and develop the potential of our students."
More complete details are provided below.
Skagit Valley College
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
General Phone: (360) 416-7600
Admissions Phone: (360) 416-7697
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 416-7666
http://www.skagit.edu
Skagit Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 438 | liberal arts and sciences, geography courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 129 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 58 | marine mechanic, vehicle maintenance, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance tech, computer repair |
| Business And Management | 54 | accounting technology, marketing, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | data processing tech, web design, computer networking, computer product certification |
| Office And Administration | 43 | general office occupations, office management, office data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 35 | teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, health diagnostic professions |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 26 | chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | electrical/electronic tech, telecommunications tech, electronics tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 13 | conservation |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant |
| Science | 10 | physical sciences |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical records tech |
| Construction Trades | 3 | construction trades |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Skagit Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 661 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 194 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 105 | 14 |
In 2005, Skagit Valley College had a total enrollment of 5,485 students (3,446 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
Skagit Valley College offers campus housing for 136 of its 3,446 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Vernon, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 416-7697
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,455 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,716 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Skagit Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 416-7666
Skagit Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 44 | $48,177 | 48 | $48,397 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 44 | $48,177 | 48 | $48,397 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 15 | 49 |
| Basketball | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Track | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 8 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Skagit Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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