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South Piedmont Community College is located in a rural area, in Polkton, North Carolina. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at South Piedmont Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at South Piedmont Community College often study education and teaching.
The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.
South Piedmont Community College offers classes to 1,967 students (1,111 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of South Piedmont Community College is to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality education, keeping the learnerĘs needs at the center of decision-making and supporting economic development in partnership with its dynamic and diverse community."
More complete details are provided below.
South Piedmont Community College
680 Highway 74 West
Polkton, NC 28135
General Phone: (704) 272-7635
Admissions Phone: (704) 272-5324
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 272-5325
http://www.spcc.edu
South Piedmont Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 48 | business management, accounting technology, MIS, electronic commerce, operations management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 44 | medical assistant, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, mental health services tech |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Construction Trades | 26 | electrician, masonry |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer applications programming, computer networking, systems analyst |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 13 | cabinetmaking, welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | massage therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 10 | executive secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work, child care management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | HVAC, autobody repair |
| Liberal Arts | 6 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Engineering | 0 | civil engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for South Piedmont Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 152 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 87 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 68 | 23 |
In 2005, South Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 1,967 students (1,111 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 37% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 85% |
| South Carolina | 15% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Polkton, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 272-5324
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,319 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,079 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
South Piedmont Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 798500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 272-5325
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $35,990 | 33 | $36,698 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $35,990 | 33 | $36,698 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Piedmont Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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