Somerset Community College
- Somerset Community College, located in south-central Kentucky, is a comprehensive community and technical college with a mission to provide quality, affordable, and accessible educational and training opportunities that address the needs of its district. The college offers students educational experiences and associated services through traditional campus-based and distance learning modalities that promote intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning and encourage aesthetic awareness and social responsibility.
School Highlights
Somerset Community College serves 5,644 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,644 students
- In-state tuition: $3,624
- Out-state tuition: $12,456
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 7%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Somerset Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 381 teachers has grown by 5% over five years.
Somerset Community College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
381 staff
228 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Somerset Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Somerset Community College diversity score of 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,644 students
3,458 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,205 students
1,264 students
# Part-Time Students
3,439 students
2,194 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
456 students
254 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,205 students
1,264 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,439 students
2,194 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
166 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
93%
78%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.38
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
4.65%
2.21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,879
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
87%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Somerset Community College has campuses in Somerset and London with centers in McCreary, Clinton, and Russell counties. Somerset Community College provides academic, general education, and technical curricula leading to certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. It has a general academic curriculum of university-parallel courses and programs meeting requirements of the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. It also offers technical and occupational curricula and provides adult and continuing education. Associated services includes library services, cultural and enrichment opportunities, information technology resources, and appropriate student support services. At Somerset Community College, you will be a part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The community college enjoys full accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Somerset Community College cost?
Somerset Community College's tuition is approximately $3,624 for In-State students and $12,456 for Out-State students.
What is Somerset Community College's ranking?
Somerset Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition.
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