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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.
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 9,013 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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 771 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant |
| Office And Administration | 99 | data entry, general office occupations, word processing, office management |
| Business And Management | 61 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, fashion merchandising, small business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 50 | communication disorders services, physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Design | 29 | interior design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | health aides |
| Science | 16 | physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | web design, computer support, computer security |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 8 | orthotist/prosthetist |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | computer systems tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management |
| Media | 4 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Spokane Falls Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 997 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 76 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 12 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Idaho | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
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) 533-3500
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 Falls Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 954400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 533-3229
Spokane Falls Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 64 | 69 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 28 |
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 | 71 | $48,153 | 86 | $46,805 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $48,153 | 86 | $46,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 14 | 39 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Basketball | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 8 | 19 |
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
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
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 6% | |
| 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 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
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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