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Sussex County Community College, also known as SCCC or SC3, is a coeducational, public, two-year, community college situated in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It was established in the year 1981. SCCC grants more than 30 associate degrees and over 10 certificate programs in diverse areas of study. The college also provides continuing education programs.
SC3’s athletics department supports both men’s and women’s sports teams. The college competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association of intercollegiate athletics. The athletes participate in men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's baseball, and women's softball. The teams are nicknamed the Skylanders & Lady Skylanders.
The main campus of Sussex County Community College is in Newton, NJ (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Sussex County Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to fine arts and liberal arts.
Sussex County Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Sussex County Community College had 3,732 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Sussex County Community College is dedicated to lifelong learning and community enrichment. As a responsive and vibrant college, SCCC is committed to providing a supportive, caring environment that promotes academic excellence, economic development, attainment of career and educational goals, and personal and cultural enrichment for its diverse constituents."
More complete details are provided below.
Sussex County Community College
One College Hill Road
Newton, NJ 07860
General Phone: (973) 300-2100
http://www.sussex.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 234 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 48 | business management, accounting |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 37 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Science | 25 | biological and physical sciences |
| Law | 16 | legal assistant |
| Design | 12 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | social work, child care provider |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | respiratory care tech, health service and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | automotive tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Sussex County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 400 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Sussex County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,732 students (2,305 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 90% |
| Pennsylvania | 9% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newton, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,955 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,955 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Sussex County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2568800)
Sussex County Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $65,251 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $63,085 | 4 | $57,321 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $61,992 | 18 | $50,514 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $38,542 | 5 | $38,480 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $56,379 | 31 | $51,353 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 2 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sussex County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited 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 Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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