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Spokane Community College, also known as SCC, is located in Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Community Colleges of Spokane. The main campus consists of over 20 administrative, academic, and support buildings. It is spread across an area of over 145 acres. It also operates an off-campus location that is spread across an area of 10 acres.
SCC offers more than 60 career and technical degree and certificate programs to prepare students for the job market. It also provides over 95 associate degrees and more than 90 professional certificates in over 100 programs of study.
SCC fields various men’s and women’s sports teams includding baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. Their official mascot is Bigfoot.
Spokane Community College is found in Spokane, WA. 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 6,961 in 2007-2008 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) 533-8020
http://www.scc.spokane.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 324 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 259 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 217 | health diagnostic professions, dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, medical coding, ... |
| Business and Management | 93 | accounting technology, business, marketing, business management, entrepreneurship, banking |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | electromechanical tech, hydraulics tech, CAD and design, biomedical tech, civil engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 89 | automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Construction Trades | 86 | power transmission, carpentry, electrician |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 67 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Medical Administration | 61 | medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical records tech, medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Production Trades | 60 | welding, machinist, precision metal working |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 56 | web design, network management, data processing tech |
| Office and Administration | 28 | general office occupations, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections, fire services administration |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 25 | chef training, pastry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | massage therapy |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | wildlife management, forest technology, wetlands management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 15 | soil science, greenhouse operations, ornamental horticulture, turf management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation management |
| Hospitality | 4 | hotel management |
| Transportation | 1 | ground transportation |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Spokane Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,046 | 58 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 383 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 135 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Spokane Community College had a total enrollment of 6,961 students (6,403 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 96% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,421 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Spokane Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379300)
Spokane Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 102 | $55,579 | 87 | $54,597 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 102 | $55,579 | 87 | $54,597 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Track | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Basketball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 8 | 10 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design 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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(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% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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