Snead State Community College is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Boaz, Alabama. 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 2,082 students (1,452 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
Admissions Phone: (256) 840-4107
Financial Aid Phone: (256) 840-4127
http://www.snead.edu
Snead State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 122 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 28 | veterinary assistant |
| Office And Administration | 21 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | medical transcription |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management |
| Business And Management | 3 | business management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Snead State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 186 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 4 |
In 2005, Snead State Community College had a total enrollment of 2,082 students (1,452 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 99% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Snead State Community College offers campus housing for 90 of its 1,452 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (256) 840-4107
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,980 |
| Room and board | $ 3,150 |
| Room charge | $ 1,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,050 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (256) 840-4127
Snead State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $55,970 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $55,970 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 | 8 | $42,358 | 12 | $44,589 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $42,358 | 12 | $44,589 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 49 | 91 |
| Basketball | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 30 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
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 7% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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 placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
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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