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The campus of Somerset Community College is in Somerset, Kentucky, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Somerset Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.
Its open admissions system makes Somerset Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Somerset Community College had 6,075 students enrolled (3,909 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Somerset Community College
808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
General Phone: (877) 629-9722
Admissions Phone: (877) 629-9722
Financial Aid Phone: (877) 629-9722
http://www.somerset.kctcs.edu/
Somerset Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 243 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, HVAC, computer repair |
| Liberal Arts | 236 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 209 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Adminstration | 88 | medical secretary |
| Construction Trades | 68 | carpentry, electrician, plumbing, masonry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 66 | medical lab tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 38 | executive secretary |
| Business And Management | 34 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 15 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 5 | cosmetology |
| Media | 2 | communications tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Somerset Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 555 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 435 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 122 | 20 |
In 2005, Somerset Community College had a total enrollment of 6,075 students (3,909 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Somerset, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (877) 629-9722
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,056 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Somerset Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 199700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (877) 629-9722
Somerset Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 45 | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $69,425 | 7 | $65,580 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $50,074 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $38,906 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $49,386 | 10 | $60,641 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $56,749 | 25 | $52,639 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $44,876 | 14 | $42,331 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $39,708 | 5 | $38,067 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $36,916 | 14 | $33,532 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $44,572 | 58 | $44,283 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Somerset Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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