Surry Community College

Location and Contact Information

630 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC 27017-8432
USA
Main Tel: 33600000000000
Web Site

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

Surry Community College, also known as SCC, is a public, coeducational comprehensive community college located in Dobson, North Carolina, United States. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in diverse areas of study. The college also offers distance learning programs, corporate, and continuing education programs. SCC is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

SCC boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations are the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Latter-Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA), Criminal Justice Club, and Medical Assisting Student Organization. The students also actively participate in sports. The teams are nicknamed the Surry Knights.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • 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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,703
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,928
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid

Surry Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 63% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant55%$4,683
Institutional Grant4%$1,969
Federal Grant43%$3,642
Pell Grant43%$3,326
Other Federal Grant18%$736
State or Local Grant46%$2,040

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan4%$4,588
Federal Loan4%$4,588
Other Loan  

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Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Surry Community College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1East Central CollegeUnion, MO3,591
2Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR4,459
3Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro, NC2,558
4Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA4,229
5Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock, NC2,146
6North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR2,172
7Hill CollegeHillsboro, TX3,711
8West Virginia University at ParkersburgParkersburg, WV3,753
9Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN5,534
10Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN5,918

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Associate38438
< 1 year certificate5030
1-2 year certificate4016

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  104

Students

Student enrollment was 3,541 in 2009-2010 (2,825 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 66% of the student body. About 15% 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)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (6 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (58 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (33 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (17 awarded)

  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (4 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Child Development

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (11 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (160 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (19 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

  • Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (10 awarded)

  • Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (81 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded)

  • Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
  • Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Construction Management
  • Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

  • Physical Therapy/Therapist