Sullivan County Community College
Location and Contact Information
112 College RoadLoch Sheldrake, NY 12759-5151
USA
Main Tel: (845) 434-5750
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Sullivan County Community College, also known as SCCC, is situated on a 405 acre campus. The campus includes nine interconnected buildings with a geo-thermal system that provides heat and air conditioning. The college offers associate degrees in more than 30 programs and certifications in over 10 areas of study including nursing, computer graphics/graphic design, culinary arts, residential electrical, and criminal justice. SCCC also offers an honors program.
Facilities provided by SCCC include a new graphic arts lab, a Student Learning Center where students can avail of free tutoring, skills workshops, study groups, and counseling. There is a Writer's Lounge that assists students with their projects and research papers. Sullivan County Community College's sports teams comprise of men's and women's baseball, basketball, cross country, volleyball, and golf.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art and media.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
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.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- 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 | $ 4,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,784 |
| Room | $ 5,013 |
| Board | $ 2,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid
Sullivan County Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 88% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 88% | $4,464 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $1,665 |
| Federal Grant | 63% | $3,504 |
| Pell Grant | 62% | $3,375 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $657 |
| State or Local Grant | 81% | $2,058 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 49% | $4,487 |
| Federal Loan | 49% | $4,487 |
| 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 Sullivan County Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield, MA | 2,317 |
| 2 | East Central College | Union, MO | 3,591 |
| 3 | Bismarck State College | Bismarck, ND | 3,787 |
| 4 | Labette Community College | Parsons, KS | 1,344 |
| 5 | James H Faulkner State Community College | Bay Minette, AL | 3,727 |
| 6 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 7 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton, FL | 10,838 |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, TN | 8,485 |
| 9 | Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | 7,463 |
| 10 | Finger Lakes Community College | Canandaigua, NY | 5,750 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 253 | 21 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 28 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 18 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,684 in 2009-2010 (1,285 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 76% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Sullivan County Community College provides on-campus housing for 320 of its 1,285 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Natural Resources/Conservation
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
HOSPITALITY
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling