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Spokane Falls Community College, Washington

Overview of Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington is home to Spokane Falls Community College. Spokane is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Spokane Falls Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and liberal arts.

Spokane Falls Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Spokane Falls Community College has 9,013 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Spokane Falls Community College provides high-quality learning opportunities that are affordable and accessible."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane Falls Community College
3410 W Fort Geo Wright Dr
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
General Phone: (509) 533-3500
Admissions Phone: (509) 533-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 533-3229
http://www.spokanefalls.edu

Spokane Falls Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Spokane Falls Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts771liberal arts and sciences, library assistant
Office And Administration99data entry, general office occupations, word processing, office management
Business And Management61business management, accounting technology, marketing, fashion merchandising, small business management
Therapy And Counseling50communication disorders services, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services
Education And Teaching34early childhood education, teacher aide
Design29interior design
Photography And Commercial Art23commercial photography, commercial art
Nursing And Emergency Medicine22health aides
Science16physical sciences
Computer Science And Engineering8web design, computer support, computer security
Medical Assistant And Technician8orthotist/prosthetist
Engineering Technician4computer systems tech
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4sports and fitness management
Media4printing equipment operation

Number of programs and degrees for Spokane Falls Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree99725
Award of less than 1 academic year764
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6012

Student Body

In 2005, Spokane Falls Community College had a total enrollment of 9,013 students (6,001 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White73%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian3%
Other Races16%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1920%
20-2113%
22-2410%
25-299%
30-347%
35-396%
40-499%
50-649%
65+11%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington98%
Idaho2%

Spokane Falls Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time52 %
Part-Time43 %

Spokane Falls Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Spokane Falls Community College Faculty

Spokane Falls Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6469
Non-tenured, but on tenure track58
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1328

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year71$48,15386$46,805
All faculty totalacademic year71$48,15386$46,805

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

Spokane Falls Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total251439
Baseball14014
Basketball066
All Other Sports11819

Spokane Falls Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Orthotist/Prosthetist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Word Processing

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Spokane Falls Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Spokane Falls Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Spokane Falls Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Spokane Falls Community College % students 40 years or older
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Spokane Falls Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Spokane Falls Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Spokane Falls Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%Spokane Falls Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Spokane Falls Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
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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