Salem Community College
Location and Contact Information
460 Hollywood AvenueCarneys Point, NJ 08069-2799
USA
Main Tel: (856) 299-2100
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Salem Community College, also known as SCC, is a co-educational, two-year public, community college located in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 10 acres. The college offers associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study. SCC awards certificates in more than 40 subjects including liberal arts, business, practical nursing, scientific glass technology, and technology.
Salem Community College has an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them include Phi Theta Kappa, Salem Glass Society, Criminal Justice Club, Chi Alpha Epsilon, and Multicultural Club. The Oakleaf is the student newspaper of the college. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Oaks.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nursing and emergency medicine, and fine arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,074 |
| Books and supplies | $ 975 |
Financial Aid
Salem Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 75% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 75% | $3,793 |
| Institutional Grant | 18% | $1,090 |
| Federal Grant | 74% | $2,937 |
| Pell Grant | 67% | $3,202 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $566 |
| State or Local Grant | 26% | $1,785 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 11% | $3,222 |
| Federal Loan | 11% | $3,222 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Salem Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Rivers Community College | Poplar Bluff, MO | 3,114 |
| 2 | Clatsop Community College | Astoria, OR | 1,217 |
| 3 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 5,145 |
| 4 | Corning Community College | Corning, NY | 5,190 |
| 5 | Dyersburg State Community College | Dyersburg, TN | 2,749 |
| 6 | Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | 1,834 |
| 7 | Cascadia Community College | Bothell, WA | 2,420 |
| 8 | Pierce College at Puyallup | Puyallup, WA | 3,163 |
| 9 | Lake-Sumter Community College | Leesburg, FL | 4,112 |
| 10 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | 4,452 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 139 | 7 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 43 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 13 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,306 in 2009-2010 (984 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Graphics
FINE ARTS
- Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Precision Production