Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Location and Contact Information
700 College RdCumberland, KY 40823
USA
Main Tel: (606) 589-2145
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College or SKCTC, was established in 1960, and is located in Cumberland, KY. It was originally known as Southeast Community College, and was given its present name in 2004. The college has campuses in:
- Cumberland
- Harlan
- Middlesboro
- Pineville
- Whitesburg
SKCTC is one of sixteen open-admission colleges of Kentucky Community and Technical College System. It offers 3 Associate's degree programs:
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
- Associate of Applied Science
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has an active student life, with numerous on campus clubs and organizations. The college participates in numerous sports including basketball, hiking, golf, volleyball, and football.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and computer science and engineering.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
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.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,144 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,424 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Southeast Kentucky participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 94% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 91% | $4,382 |
| Institutional Grant | 10% | $1,753 |
| Federal Grant | 72% | $3,789 |
| Pell Grant | 72% | $3,670 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $682 |
| State or Local Grant | 61% | $1,796 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 21% | $2,721 |
| Federal Loan | 21% | $2,721 |
| 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 Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard, KY | 4,070 |
| 2 | Sheridan College | Sheridan, WY | 4,130 |
| 3 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville, KY | 4,420 |
| 4 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | 8,168 |
| 5 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, NE | 2,708 |
| 6 | Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | 3,420 |
| 7 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 4,786 |
| 8 | Northwest State Community College | Archbold, OH | 3,090 |
| 9 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 7,667 |
| 10 | Mid Michigan Community College | Harrison, MI | 4,279 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 529 | 19 |
| Associate | 399 | 11 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 116 | 14 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 48 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 1 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 46 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,864 in 2009-2010 (2,044 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 64% of the student body. About 14% 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 and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation