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Southeastern Community College

Southeastern Community College

Southeastern Community College, also referred to as SCC, is a public, community college and is located in Whiteville, North Carolina, United States. The college was chartered on February 6, 1964. The campus of the college spans across nearly 100 acres of urban land. Apart from its physical campus, the college also has a strong online presence, offering courses to many students in distance learning mode. The college offers two-year associate degrees and one-year diplomas in various educational streams including fine arts, applied science, general education, among others.

The intercollegiate athletic program of Southeastern Community College allows students to participate in women's fast-pitch softball and men's baseball. Students with proven talent in either of the sports are also offered scholarships.

Overview of Southeastern Community College

Southeastern Community College is in a rural area, in Whiteville, NC. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Southeastern Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Southeastern Community College include conservation and resource management and construction trades.

Southeastern Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission. Southeastern Community College attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.

Student Body

Southeastern Community College, in 2007, had 1,811 students (1,070 full-time equivalent).

Southeastern Community College Tuition and Affordability

Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Founded in 1964 as part of the North Carolina Community College System, Southeastern Community College is a public, comprehensive community college providing individuals in Columbus County with accessible educational, cultural, and social opportunities designed to improve the quality of their lives. Utilizing multiple and alternate methods of instructional delivery, the College provides learning experiences for those preparing for an occupation upon graduation, for those in the work force seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills, and for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution. The College offers programs leading to the awarding of continuing education units, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Southeastern Community College

Southeastern Community College
4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472-5422
General Phone: (910) 642-7141
http://www.sccnc.edu

Southeastern Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine80registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts54liberal arts and sciences, language translation
Medical Support And Technology45clinical and medical lab science, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech
Construction Trades38plumbing, masonry, property management, electrician
Business And Management26business management, call center operation, banking, electronic commerce
Education And Teaching22early childhood education, special ed
Office And Administration18office management
Computer Science And Engineering16information technology, network management
Security And Law Enforcement12criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair11HVAC
Conservation And Resource Management10forest technology, environmental science
Engineering Technician7electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech
Production Trades2welding
Beauty And Cosmetology2cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy1parks and recreation management

Number of programs and degrees for Southeastern Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18218
Award of less than 1 academic year10117
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6111

Student Body

In 2007, Southeastern Community College had a total enrollment of 1,811 students (1,070 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White59%
Black32%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian6%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1923%
20-2114%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Southeastern Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time80 %

Southeastern Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Whiteville, 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.

Southeastern Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,077
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,668
Books and supplies$ 500

Financial Aid:
Southeastern Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 296400)

Southeastern Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3447

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year34$47,22247$48,895
All faculty totalacademic year34$47,22247$48,895

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southeastern Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total17825
Baseball17017
All Other Sports088

Southeastern Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forest Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Southeastern Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southeastern Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Southeastern Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Southeastern Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Southeastern Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Southeastern Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Southeastern Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Southeastern Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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 athletic scholarships

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