Seminole State College
School Notes Overview:
Seminole State College is maintained as a two-year public college authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer courses, provide programs, and confer associate degrees. Seminole State has the primary responsibility of providing post-secondary educational programs to residents of Hughes, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Seminole, and Pottawatomie counties in east central Oklahoma. The College exists to enhance the capabilities of individuals to achieve their goals for personal development by providing quality learning experiences and services that respond to diverse individual and community needs in a changing global society. Seminole State College prepares students to continue their education beyond the two-year level, trains students for careers and other educational opportunities, and makes available resources and services designed to benefit students and the community at large....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Seminole County, OK | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,079 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 959 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,038 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 112 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 75% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 56% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,758 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 34% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,147 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 27% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $4,366 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 19% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,696 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Seminole State College, established in 1931 as Seminole Junior College, is located in the east central portion of the state in Seminole, Oklahoma, a designated All-American City with a population of approximately 7,500.
- In 2002, Seminole State College opended the doors of the Enoch Kelly Haney Center -a new facility to house the SSC business and industry training program and the College's outstanding nursing division. The 43,000 square foot facility is designed to meet the instructional needs of specific businesses and industries in the areas of management, sales, computer operations, technical service, industrial skills development, and other specialized training as requested.
- Students at Seminole State College can earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees. With the Associate of Arts and Science degrees, students can take electives in everything from Art to Pre-engineering and transfer to a four-year institution or enter the work force. With the Applied Science degree, students can concentrate their studies in accounting, computer science, medical laboratory technology, business administration, nursing and office management.
- In addition to offering classes on the SSC campus, the college offers courses in Wewoka and Shawnee. With the outreach classes, students have the opportunity to take college credit courses in a location near them.
- Seminole State College is fully accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, the National League for Nursing, the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
In the News:
- LSCC goes over .500 mark with win against Seminole (The Daily Commercial)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 12:26:16 pm
FRANK JOLLEY Staff Writer SANFORD -- Bryan Hill blasted a home run and had three RBIs, and Jacob Davis pitched six strong innings Wednesday to ... - Seminole State loses twin bill (The Shawnee News-Star)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 05:10:40 am
Florida State Community College swept both ends of a doubleheader with Seminole State College, 3-0 and 5-1, Tuesday. “Mentally and physically, we were not ready today,” Seminole State head coach Kristina McSweeney said. “It was not a very good show.” - Newell announces candidacy for House (The Shawnee News-Star)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 03:25:01 pm
Tom Newell, a pastor and college business instructor from Seminole, announced he is a candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives in District 28. - Smith announces candidacy for representative (The Shawnee News-Star)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 03:24:50 pm
Seminole resident Edward L. Smith “Ed” has announced his candidacy as a Democrat for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 28. Smith, a Shawnee native, currently serves as chief of police for the city of Seminole. - Wildcats to tackle Bearcats (Standard-Examiner)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 05:57:31 am
OGDEN -- They wanted the toughest opponent they could get, and as the brackets were released for the National Invitation Tournament on Sunday the Weber State Wildcats weren't disappointed. read more
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