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Surry Community College is found in Dobson, North Carolina. Dobson is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Surry Community College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.
Surry Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 2,910 in 2005 at Surry Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development through excellence in teaching, learning, and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Surry Community College
630 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017-8432
General Phone: (336) 386-3204
Admissions Phone: (336) 386-3204
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 386-3279
http://www.surry.edu
Surry Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 143 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 96 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 38 | business management, accounting, electronic commerce |
| Medical Adminstration | 29 | medical office management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | electronics tech, computer engineering tech, mechanical drafting, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | medical assistant |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 14 | office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | network management, information technology, computer programming |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Construction Trades | 8 | electrician, carpentry |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 5 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | applied horticulture |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | various agricutural courses, agricultural operations |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | animal husbandry |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Surry Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 373 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 58 | 21 |
In 2005, Surry Community College had a total enrollment of 2,910 students (1,884 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 93% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dobson, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 386-3204
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,328 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,088 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Surry Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 386-3279
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 | 39 | $44,065 | 65 | $41,012 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $44,065 | 65 | $41,012 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Surry Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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