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Snead State Community College, popularly referred to as Snead, was founded in 1898, and was initially known as the Boaz Seminary. It became the Snead State Community College in the year 1992. This community college is located in Boaz, Alabama. The college awards associate’s degrees in various streams of study. Programs in adult education and skill training courses are also available. The institution is organized into the following academic divisions:
Snead State Community College's athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. Nicknamed the Parsons, the teams participate in sports including basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and softball.
Snead State Community College is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Boaz, AL. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Snead State Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study office and administration and liberal arts.
Snead State Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Snead State Community College offers classes to 2,157 students (1,763 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Snead State Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Snead State Community College, one of the public two-year colleges of The Alabama College System, strives to provide accessible educational opportunities, to promote economic growth and development, and to enhance the quality of life for the College service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Snead State Community College
220 North Walnut Street
Boaz, AL 35957-0734
General Phone: (256) 593-5120
http://www.snead.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 177 | general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Office and Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care management |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical transcription |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting technology, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | electronics tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
Number of programs and degrees for Snead State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 249 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Snead State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,157 students (1,763 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 99% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Snead State Community College offers campus housing for 84 of its 1,763 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boaz, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,950 |
| Room and board | $ 3,190 |
| Room charge | $ 1,750 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,440 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Snead State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 103800)
Snead State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 12 |
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 | calendar year | 6 | $81,685 | 11 | $70,691 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $81,685 | 11 | $70,691 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $51,868 | 11 | $57,308 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $51,868 | 11 | $57,308 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 43 | 82 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 27 | 27 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Snead State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education 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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