Somerset Community College
School Notes Overview:
Somerset Community College, located in south-central Kentucky, is a comprehensive community and technical college with a mission to provide quality, affordable, and accessible educational and training opportunities that address the needs of its district. The college offers students educational experiences and associated services through traditional campus-based and distance learning modalities that promote intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning and encourage aesthetic awareness and social responsibility....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Pulaski County, KY | - |
| 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 | 3,202 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,115 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,317 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 96% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 75% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $4,127 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 79% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,568 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,212 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 32% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,293 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Somerset Community College has campuses in Somerset and London with centers in McCreary, Clinton, and Russell counties.
- Somerset Community College provides academic, general education, and technical curricula leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. It has a general academic curriculum of university-parallel courses and programs meeting requirements of the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. It also offers technical and occupational curricula and provides adult and continuing education.
- Associated services includes library services, cultural and enrichment opportunities, information technology resources, and appropriate student support services.
- At Somerset Community College, you will be a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The community college enjoys full accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- KCTCS Launches Advocacy Website (PRWeb)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 08:41:31 pm
A new Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) advocacy website has been launched to encourage citizens, students, faculty, business leaders and policymakers to join the statewide advocacy campaign Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/KCTCS/Advocacy_Website/prweb3134064[[[SHIFTIN ... - Deputy Principal (Times Education Supplement)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 04:19:50 am
For January 2010 we are looking for an exceptional school leader to join our high-performing leadership team and play a major part in the College's further development. - GCSE results: WSCC records second highest marks (This is West Country)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 10:38:22 am
PUPILS taking GCSEs at The West Somerset Community College in Minehead have recorded some of the best results in its history. - A-levels: Best marks yet for WSCC pupils (This is West Country)
posted on August 20, 2009 at 10:17:18 am
PUPILS at The West Somerset Community College in Minehead have blitzed last year’s record-breaking A-level results. - New Minehead swimming pool "a long journey" (This is West Country)
posted on August 14, 2009 at 11:04:43 am
THE people of Minehead should expect a “long journey” on the road to once again having a community swimming pool on their doorstep.
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