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Snead State Community College, also known as SSCC, is a community college located in Boaz, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1898 as Boaz Seminary. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. SSCC also provides adult education and skills training programs.
Snead State Community College boasts of an active student life. The campus hosts several student clubs, organizations, and honor societies such as the Student Government Association, Snead State Agriculturual Organization, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, and Campus Civitan Club. The college's athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Parsons.
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Campus Location220 North Walnut Street
Boaz, AL 35957-0734
USA
Main Tel: (256) 593-5120
Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
Snead State Community College HighlightsWhere Snead State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and office and administration.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 237 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | 11 | 3 | | 1-2 year certificate | 11 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Snead State Community College was 2,157 in 2007 (1,490 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,820 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,950 | | Room | $ 1,350 | | Board | $ 1,050 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,050 | | Other | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid: Snead State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 21 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 13 |
Housing and MealsSnead State Community College provides on-campus housing for 83 of its 1,490 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (133 awarded) - General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded) - Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (58 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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