Surry Community College

  • The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development through excellence in teaching, learning, and service.

School Highlights

Surry Community College serves 3,103 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,103 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,412
  • Out-state tuition: $8,556
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 319 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Surry Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
319 staff
256 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Surry Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Surry Community College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,103 students
2,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,069 students
693 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,034 students
1,449 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Surry Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
236 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,069 students
693 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,034 students
1,583 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
21%
10%
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% Black
2%
18%
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% White
72%
60%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NC.
Diversity Score
0.44
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
35%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Surry Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$27,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,412 is less than the state average of $3,923. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,556 is less than the state average of $9,541. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,412
$3,923
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,556
$9,541
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Surry Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
81%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Surry Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NC by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$6,625
$7,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Surry Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NC by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Surry Community College is a public, community-centered, comprehensive community college with an open-door admissions policy. It is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System with a primary service area of Surry and Yadkin counties. The College offers educational programs which lead to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It also offers a variety of learning opportunities and services through continuing education offerings. The college offers programs and services at Dobson campus, Yadkin Center campus, and at other locations throughout Surry and Yadkin Counties. Surry Community College curriculum programs lead to the following academic degrees: Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.), Associate in Science Degree (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and Associate in General Education Degree (A.G.E.). Students who complete the A.A. or A.S. degree, including the general education core and appropriate electives, are assured that their credits will transfer to the University of North Carolina System schools. Diploma programs are designed to prepare students for initial employment in skilled occupations, to retrain skilled workers for new occupations, and to provide skill upgrading for one's advancement in current occupations. Most of these diploma programs require one year of participation on a full-time basis to complete, although courses can be taken on a part-time basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Surry Community College cost?
Surry Community College's tuition is approximately $2,412 for In-State students and $8,556 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,103 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,412
  • Out-state tuition: $8,556
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,923 per year for in-state students and $9,541 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Durham Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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