Isothermal Community College
- Isothermal Community College exists to improve life through learning. Isothermal Community College is an institution committed to the journey charted by the concept of the Learning-Centered College.
School Highlights
Isothermal Community College serves 2,086 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,086 students
- In-state tuition: $2,358
- Out-state tuition: $8,502
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Isothermal Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 247 teachers has grown by 81% over five years.
Isothermal Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
247 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Isothermal Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Isothermal Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,086 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
701 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
1,385 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
9%
21%
% White
74%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
College Completion Rate
21%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,200
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,358 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,502 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,358
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,502
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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