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Spokane Falls Community College, also referred to as SFCC or The Falls, is a coeducational, community college located in Spokane, Washington. It was established in 1967 and is part of the Community Colleges of Spokane.
The departments in Spokane Falls Community College include the following:
- Accounting and Economics
- English
- Information Systems & Computer Science
- Life Sciences
- Management
- Mathematics
- Music
- Social Science
SFCC's sports teams are called the Sasquatch. The college sponsors basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, golf, track and field (indoor and outdoor), cross country, and tennis.
Notable faculty include Laurel Hansen, an Entomologist famous for her extensive research on carpenter ants.
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Campus Location3410 W Fort Geo Wright Dr
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
USA
Main Tel: (509) 533-3500
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Spokane Falls Community College HighlightsWhere Spokane Falls Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and office and administration.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 867 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 83 | 13 | | < 1 year certificate | 78 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Spokane Falls Community College was 9,623 in 2007 (6,284 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 | $ 2,229 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,380 | | Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid: Spokane Falls 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 | | 104 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 48 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (65 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN (23 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (24 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
LIBERAL ARTS (654 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
MEDIA (5 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (23 awarded) - Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (104 awarded) - Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
- Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (21 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (13 awarded) SCIENCE (15 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (50 awarded) - Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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