Why Spokane Community College?
Simply stated, SCC represents the best bargain in higher education available in the state of Washington.
Low tuition, excellent financial assistance, great student support services, superb faculty, and incredible
program offerings converge at SCC to provide the very best value in higher education.
- Affordable
Tuition at SCC is among the lowest in the state. Whether you're starting
a four-year college education, or seeking a technical degree or certificate, SCC is the most affordable way
to get started.
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- Financial Assistance
Two out of every three SCC students benefit from financial aid.
In the academic year 2011-2012, SCC offered over 52 million dollars in aid to approximately 70% of its
students seeking degrees or certificates. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation awards
hundreds of scholarships each year.
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- Students are Supported
SCC is committed to your success. We offer a wide array of
support services to help you succeed in your academic life despite the challenges everyday life. These
services include:
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- Students Succeed
Studies show that the more college education students receive, the higher
their wages tend to be. This is true even for those who don't complete the degree or certificate they originally
intended to achieve. For example, students who complete just one year's worth of college credit courses and earn
a credential, on the average earn over $7,000 per year more than students who complete fewer than 10 credits. (1)
The estimated employment rate of SCC professional-technical students is over 80% for students who complete their
program, and over 70% for those who attend a program, even if they don't complete it.(2)
- Dedicated Teaching Faculty
With more than 500 highly qualified and experienced full- and
part-time instructors (3), students experience smaller class sizes and receive more individual attention than
they would at most public four-year and private institutions.
- Extensive Program Offerings
SCC offers over 85 degrees and certificates (programs of study)
in a wide variety of academic, professional, and technical fields. Nearly 70% of our students say that our program
offering was a key factor in their decision to attend SCC. (4)
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- Earn Degrees Online
And best of all, you don't have to live in the Spokane area to take
advantage of our excellent programs. You can earn many degrees and certificates over the Internet through our
eLearning programs.
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Footnotes:- Prince, David and Jenkins, Davis (April 2005). Building Pathways to Success for Low-Skill Adult Students:
Lessons for Community College Policy and Practice from a Statewide Longitudinal Tracking Study. Washington
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
- Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Academic Year Report 2004-05.
Tables: Status of Job Preparatory Completers Nine Months After College, Class of 2003-04
and Status of Job Preparatory Early Leavers Nine Months After College, Class of 2003-04.
- Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Academic Year Report 2004-05.
Table: Number of Employees by Category of Employee, All Funds.
- SCC Class-Time Preference Survey, conducted Fall 2005.