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Spokane Community College is found in Spokane, Washington. Spokane is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Spokane Community College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size.
Spokane Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 6,535 in 2005 at Spokane Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Spokane Community College, we strive to provide our community accessible and affordable educational opportunities responsive to the needs of our diverse population."
More complete details are provided below.
Spokane Community College
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
General Phone: (509) 533-7000
Admissions Phone: (509) 533-7000
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 533-7018
http://www.scc.spokane.edu
Spokane Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 352 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 205 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 163 | dental assistant, health diagnostic professions, pharmacy tech, medical coding, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, optometric tech |
| Engineering Technician | 123 | electronics tech, electromechanical tech, civil engineering tech, hydraulics tech, mechanical engineering tech, biomedical tech, construction engineering tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 98 | medical records tech, medical secretary, health unit coordinator, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 80 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, small engine mechanics |
| Business And Management | 59 | marketing, business management, accounting technology, banking, business and related services, call center operation |
| Production Trades | 41 | welding, machinist, precision metal working |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | network management, web design, data processing tech, webmastering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, security and protective services, fire services administration |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 31 | ornamental horticulture, turf management, soil science, greenhouse operations |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 31 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 29 | forest technology, wetlands management, wildlife management |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 28 | chef training, pastry |
| Transportation | 25 | ground transportation |
| Construction Trades | 23 | carpentry, electrician |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 16 | executive secretary, general office occupations, receptionist, data entry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | parks and recreation management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural management |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Medicine | 1 | chiropractic assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Spokane Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,085 | 58 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 283 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 9 |
In 2005, Spokane Community College had a total enrollment of 6,535 students (5,256 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Spokane, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 533-7000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,148 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,299 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Spokane Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 533-7018
Spokane Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 98 | 66 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 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 | academic year | 119 | $46,206 | 75 | $45,052 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 119 | $46,206 | 75 | $45,052 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| Basketball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Track | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Ornamental Horticulture
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Chiropractic Assistant/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spokane Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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