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Spokane Falls Community College

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.

Campus Location

3410 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.

Highlights

Where the school 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 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate93728
1-2 year certificate9212
< 1 year certificate738

Students

Student enrollment was 9,623 in 2007-2008 (6,217 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,270
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,421
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.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  95
Without tenure; working toward tenure  36
Without tenure; tenure not available  55

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (42 awarded)

  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Marketing
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (33 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

DESIGN (37 awarded)

  • Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded)

  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

LIBERAL ARTS (695 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Library Assistant/Technician

MEDIA (5 awarded)

  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (7 awarded)

  • Orthotist/Prosthetist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (26 awarded)

  • Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies
  • Home Health Aide/Home Attendant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded)

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (95 awarded)

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (27 awarded)

  • Commercial Photography
  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded)

  • Upholstery/Upholsterer

SCIENCE (16 awarded)

  • Physical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (70 awarded)

  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Spokane Falls Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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