Isothermal Community College

286 ICC Loop Road
Spindale, NC 28160-0804

Tel: (828)286-3636

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 2,057 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Isothermal Community College is the only community colleges within Rutherford County, NC.
The nearest community college is McDowell Technical Community College (22.10 miles away).

The teacher population of 139 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Isothermal Community College	(NC) 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
Total Faculty	139 staff	139 staff

The student population of 2,057 has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,057 students	2,380 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	15:1	20:1

# Full-Time Students	859 students	1,019 students

# Part-Time Students	1,198 students	1,361 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%

% Hispanic	3%	6%

% Black	9%	21%

% White	85%	63%

% Two or more races	1%	1%

% Non Resident races	-	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity Score	0.27	0.55

College Completion Rate	8%	16%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$27,200	$27,500

The public in-state tuition of $2,358 is less than the state average of $3,904. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,502 is less than the state average of $9,565. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,358	$3,904

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,502	$9,565

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	89%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$8,000	$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,000	$6,092

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.