Isothermal Community College

286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, NC, 28160-0804
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Public | 2,926 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Isothermal Community College serves 2,926 students (53% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equalto than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body.
  • Isothermal Community College is the only community colleges within Rutherford County, NC.

School Overview:
Isothermal Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 142 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,926 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:21 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,563 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,363 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 3% 6%
% Black		 15% 15%
% White		 82% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,846 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $7,990 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Isothermal Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a comprehensive, two-year, public institution that serves the individuals in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The College offers individual courses and certificate, diploma and degree programs that enable students to transfer to four-year institutions or to acquire skills for new or continued employment, as well as to function effectively as citizens in our society. In addition, the College provides training for area business and industry, personal enrichment courses, remedial and developmental courses and community service activities.
  • Programs of study fall into two major categories: college transfer and career preparation. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Programs are designed primarily for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university. The Associate of Applied Science Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Programs are designed for career preparation. Some Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs are also transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
  • Isothermal Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

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