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Skagit Valley College is a two-year community college serving Skagit, Island and San Juan counties in northwest Washington State. It was founded in 1926. The college offers academic transfer degrees, technical degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study.
There are several clubs and organizations on SVC's campus. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Cardinals and they participate in a wide variety of sports. The Cardinals are members of the North West Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, WA (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 5,727 enrolled students in 2007-2008. 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:
"Skagit Valley College exists to expand opportunities and horizons for students and to improve the communities in which they live. We achieve this by welcoming and valuing diverse learners, providing quality education and support, and contributing community leadership and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Skagit Valley College
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
General Phone: (360) 416-7600
http://www.skagit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 304 | liberal arts and sciences, geography courses |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 178 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting |
| Business and Management | 61 | business, accounting technology, marketing, vehicle parts marketing, entrepreneurship |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 27 | data processing tech, web design, computer networking, computer programming |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Office and Administration | 24 | general office occupations, office management, office data entry, data entry |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 21 | marine mechanic, automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Science | 9 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech, instrumentation tech, telecommunications tech |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical receptionist, medical records tech |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 6 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | conservation |
Number of programs and degrees for Skagit Valley College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 535 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 177 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 118 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Skagit Valley College had a total enrollment of 5,727 students (3,749 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Skagit Valley College offers campus housing for 136 of its 3,749 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,895 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Room and board | $ 8,100 |
| Room charge | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Skagit Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379200)
Skagit Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 49 | $58,209 | 77 | $57,243 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $58,209 | 77 | $57,243 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22 | 7 | 29 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Basketball | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 6 | 9 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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 11% |  |
| Number of degree programs (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 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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