Spokane Falls Community College
3410 W Fort Geo Wright Dr, Spokane, WA, 99224-5288 -
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Spokane Falls Community College provides high-quality learning opportunities that are affordable and accessible....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Spokane County, WA | - |
| 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 | 4,434 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,577 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 9,011 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 39% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,500 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 29% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,800 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $391 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 14% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,736 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington. It is situated above the Spokane River on a 113-acre site, with lush trees and expansive lawns. This secluded and unique setting is enhanced with views of distant scenery of neighboring Riverside State Park and the Centennial Trail.
- The college offers comprehensive academic transfer, professional/technical, developmental, basic skills, and continuing education programs; provides comprehensive student support services; serves diverse communities; increasing flexible and innovative educational opportunities; becomes an active partner in promoting community services of an educational, cultural, and recreational nature; and contributes to the economic well-being of the communities we serve.
- SFCC is a comprehensive community college offering a strong liberal arts program for those seeking an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. We also have state of the art professional-technical programs designed to prepare you to enter the world of work or upgrade skills in order to keep up with a changing workplace. You can even begin training to become a commercial airplane pilot at SFCC.
- Our courses and programs have fully equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment. Other learning resources include the library with 30 computer workstations; 10 computer labs, including a comprehensive Math Learning Center, a 200-station Computing Resource Center, and the International Language Center. In 1995, our Technical Arts Building opened with a Competency-based Education Resource Center, Graphic Design Learning labs, and an electronic classroom.
- The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Spokane teen's resolve in tackling cancer touches doctors, friends - Sun, 14 Mar 2010 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
posted on March 14, 2010 at 08:27:34 am
At 18, life is pretty predictable. Embracing your last year in high school, applying to colleges, planning for the prom and preparing to walk at graduation. It’s a different world for Carissa Outen. - Scotties claim title - Sat, 13 Mar 2010 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 08:13:34 am
They’d knocked before, but always were denied. They’d stood on the doorstep before, but found the front door locked and bolted. - Bloomsday training kicks off this weekend (KREM.com Spokane)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 02:00:53 pm
SPOKANE-- The count is on to Bloomsday, one of the biggest in foot races in the world coming up on Spokane. Athletes are getting a running start this weekend. Runners from across Spokane have 50 days to train for the annual Bloomsday race. There are free organized training groups, the first one starts Saturday at 8'30 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College. Runners can meet at the college’s gym ... - Finally giving peace a chance - Tue, 23 Feb 2010 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 08:23:19 am
Hurrah! Spokane Falls Community College is preparing a Peace Studies Program, a first in Washington state (“New college program will focus on peace, rights issues,” Feb. 13). Initiated by the SFCC faculty, at last we in U.S. education are beginning to seriously study ways of waging peace, beyond an occasional conflict resolution offering. - Fashion meets sustainability (The Daily Evergreen)
posted on February 9, 2010 at 05:56:39 am
Fashion conference hosts students from across the state to discuss the industry.
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