Snead State Community College
School Highlights
- Snead State Community College serves 2,298 students (67% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Snead State Community College is the only community colleges within Marshall County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Snead State Community College is Gadsden State Community College (17.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Snead State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Snead State Community College | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 77 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,298 students | 1,756 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,544 students | 1,004 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 754 students | 752 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 89 | 128 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% |
| % Black | 5% | 24% |
| % White | 83% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 32% | 17% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,600 | $29,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Snead State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree. Snead State Community College has an open-door admission policy to assure optimal higher educational opportunities for its citizenry. ACT/SAT is not required for admission. The College admits eligible applicants at the beginning of the fall semester, spring semester, and summer term. Snead State Community College recognizes some types of non-traditional experiences and credit by examination: Advanced Placement (AP); College Level Examination Program (CLEP); Subject Proficiency Examinations; Credit for Specialized Military Service (SMT); United States armed Forces Institute (USAF); and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES). Snead State 's Workforce Development Division offers non-credit training opportunities designed at enabling persons to obtain the skills need ed for success in work, life and play. Personal enrichment classes and professional development opportunities are available through Continuing Education (CE) courses while company & industry specific training are facilitated through Training for Existing Business & Industry (TEBI) classes. Short-term training programs aimed at equipping students with those skills needed in today's workforce are addressed in Adult Education & Skill Training (AEST) courses.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Snead State Community College is Gadsden State Community College (17.8 miles away).
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Gadsden, AL 35903
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Huntsville, AL 35811
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