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Spokane Falls Community College, also called SFCC, is located in Spokane, WA and is part of the Community Colleges of Spokane. The college is also known as “The Falls”. It was established in the year 1967. The campus is spread across an area of over 100 acres and includes the Spokane falls stadium and Sasquatch baseball field. SFCC offers programs for students seeking an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. More than 65% of SFCC students later transfer to a four-year institution.
SFCC’s athletic department is home to many men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in various sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, and golf. They compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NACC) and are nicknamed Bigfoot. The Communicator is the bi-weekly student produced newspaper.
Spokane, WA 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Spokane Falls Community College has 9,623 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"SFCC is an educational leader and partner with the community and region in providing flexible, responsive programs of the highest quality. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to student success, cultural enrichment and lifelong learning in a student-centered environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Spokane Falls Community College provides high-quality learning opportunities that are affordable and accessible."
More complete details are provided below.
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 W Fort Geo Wright Dr
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
General Phone: (509) 533-3500
http://www.spokanefalls.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 695 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant |
| Office and Administration | 95 | data entry, general office occupations, office management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 70 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling, communication disorders services, physical therapist assistant |
| Business and Management | 42 | business management, business, marketing, fashion merchandising, small business management, marketing studies, banking |
| Design | 37 | interior design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | web design, computer security, computer support, computer networking |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 27 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 26 | health aides, home health aide |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 20 | upholsterer |
| Science | 16 | physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | orthotist/prosthetist |
| Media | 5 | recording arts tech |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | computer systems tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Spokane Falls Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 937 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 73 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Spokane Falls Community College had a total enrollment of 9,623 students (6,217 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 97% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
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 Falls Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 954400)
Spokane Falls Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 31 |
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 | 90 | $54,131 | 96 | $53,085 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $54,131 | 96 | $53,085 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Basketball | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 23 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources 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
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Orthotist/Prosthetist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Upholstery/Upholsterer
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Spokane Falls Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (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 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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