Sampson Community College
Location and Contact Information
Highway 24 WestClinton, NC 28329-0318
USA
Main Tel: 91100000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Sampson Community College, also known as SCC, is located in Clinton, North Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1965 as an extended unit of the Goldsboro Industrial Education Center. The name changed to its current name in the year 1987. The college is a two-year, public community college for adult students of Sampson and neighboring counties. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 50 acres. Sampson Community College hosts several educational programs including Public Service Programs, Health Programs, and Agricultural and Industrial Programs. The college also offers courses through distance learning.
Sampson Community College encourages an active student life, and various organizations and clubs are run by the Student Government Association Senate.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture, education and teaching, and animal science and care.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,798 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,163 |
Financial Aid
Sampson Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 45% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 45% | $5,530 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $767 |
| Federal Grant | 38% | $4,245 |
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,066 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $500 |
| State or Local Grant | 37% | $2,190 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| 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 Sampson Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | 2,090 |
| 2 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC | 3,091 |
| 3 | Halifax Community College | Weldon, NC | 1,374 |
| 4 | Brunswick Community College | Supply, NC | 1,365 |
| 5 | Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus | Minden, LA | 793 |
| 6 | Beaufort County Community College | Washington, NC | 1,763 |
| 7 | Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine, NC | 1,621 |
| 8 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | 1,659 |
| 9 | Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock, NC | 2,146 |
| 10 | Pamlico Community College | Grantsboro, NC | 472 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 216 | 19 |
| Associate | 126 | 18 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 69 | 12 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 59 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,471 in 2009-2010 (1,071 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 15% 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)
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies