Skagit Valley College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Skagit Valley College is a 2-year public community college located in northwest Washington. It was founded in 1926 and offers enrollment to more than 6,000 students every year. The college grants technical degrees, academic transfer degrees and certificates in a wide variety of subjects. Several online courses are also available for the benefit of the students.

SVC operates 2 campuses and 3 centers, including:

• Business Resource Center
• Mount Vernon Campus
• San Juan Center
• South Whidbey Center
• Whidbey Island Campus

Skagit Valley College encourages involvement in campus life through activities, athletics and student organizations. The Asian Pacific Islanders Club, Art & Literary Journal, Black Diamond Ski and Ride Club, Calling All Colors, Environmental Conservation Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Science Club, Skagit Literary Society and Visual Arts Club are among the numerous student clubs and organizations sanctioned by this college. The athletics department fields men’s and women’s teams in baseball, golf, cross country, basketball, soccer, tennis, softball and volleyball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in office and administration and liberal arts.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• 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.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Skagit Valley College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 35% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 5,797 in 2009-2010 (3,989 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Skagit Valley College provides on-campus housing for 163 of its 3,989 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (87 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (10 awarded)

• Natural Resources/Conservation
• Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (12 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (307 awarded)

• Geography
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (19 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (30 awarded)

• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (97 awarded)

• Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (49 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (7 awarded)

• Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (36 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (9 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling