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Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College, or SCC, is a public, coeducational institution within the North Carolina Community College System. The college operates the Locust Campus in Locust, and the Albemarle Campus in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Stanly Community College offers two-year academic programs with the highest degree awarded being the associate’s degree. Some online courses and adult learning programs are also available. The institution has the following academic divisions:

  • School of Business and Technology
  • School of Health and Public Services
  • School of Pre-college
  • School of Stanly Online
  • School of Transfer

Stanly Community College’s athletics teams, known as the Eagles, participate in baseball, volleyball, and softball. Both the women’s and the men’s teams compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Overview of Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Albemarle, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Stanly Community College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Stanly Community College often study education and teaching, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and beauty and cosmetology.

Stanly Community College Selectivity

The school maintains an open-admission policy. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio.

Student Body

Stanly Community College offers classes to 2,390 students (1,311 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Stanly Community College offers a learning-centered environment that fosters partnerships, enables life-long learning, and contributes to the economic growth of the community. The college has a continuing concern for the welfare of each student. We assist students in developing their abilities and talents by creating an environment of diversity and mutual respect that promotes excellence and a free exchange of ideas."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College
141 College Dr
Albemarle, NC 28001
General Phone: (704) 982-0121
http://www.stanly.edu

Stanly Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology74medical assistant, radiographer, respiratory care tech, cardiovascular tech
Computer Science And Engineering56information technology, computer networking, computer security, computer programming
Engineering Technician53computer engineering tech, biomedical tech, electronics tech
Education And Teaching50early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed
Beauty And Cosmetology47cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor
Mechanics And Repair47HVAC, autobody repair
Business And Management46business management, accounting
Security And Law Enforcement42criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police
Nursing And Emergency Medicine40registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts33liberal arts and sciences
Construction Trades20electrician
Medicine17health professions
Photography And Commercial Art4commercial art

Number of programs and degrees for Stanly Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree26822
Award of less than 1 academic year17719
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8414

Student Body

In 2007, Stanly Community College had a total enrollment of 2,390 students (1,311 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White76%
Black17%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1918%
20-2110%
22-2410%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-3911%
40-4913%
50-646%
65+0%

Stanly Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time79 %

Stanly Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Albemarle, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Stanly Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,404
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,243
Books and supplies$ 782

Financial Aid:
Stanly Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1119400)

Stanly Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3546

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year35$43,29346$43,181
All faculty totalacademic year35$43,29346$43,181

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

Stanly Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Stanly Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Stanly Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Stanly Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Stanly Community College Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Stanly Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Stanly Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Stanly Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Stanly Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Stanly Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Stanly Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in medicine
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Stanly Community College % of degrees in medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Stanly Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Stanly Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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