Southeastern Community College

4564 Chadbourn Hwy
Whiteville, NC 28472

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Tel: (910) 642-7141

www.sccnc.edu

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Founded in 1964 as part of the North Carolina Community College System, Southeastern Community College is a public, comprehensive community college providing individuals in Columbus County with accessible educational, cultural, and social opportunities designed to improve the quality of their lives. The college offers programs leading to the awarding of continuing education units, certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. Utilizing multiple and alternate methods of instructional delivery, the college provides learning experiences for those preparing for an occupation upon graduation, for those in the work force seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills, and for those transferring to a baccalaureate institution. The college seeks to further serve the community at large by offering basic skills and literacy education for adults, by supporting economic development through services to business and industry, and by providing programs and services that improve the quality of life.

School Highlights

Southeastern Community College serves 1,524 students (31% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,524 students
In-state tuition: $2,416
Out-state tuition: $8,561
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Southeastern Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 249 teachers has grown by 51% over five years.

Southeastern Community College

(NC) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

249 staff

256 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southeastern Community College has grown by 8% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.

The Southeastern Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,524 students

2,330 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

468 students

727 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,056 students

1,603 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

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617 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

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% Hispanic

12%

% Black

19%

21%

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% White

62%

55%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.57

0.64

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College Completion Rate

20%

26%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$26,900

$27,500

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,416 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $8,561 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,416

$3,920

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,561

$9,538

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

95%

76%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$6,707

$10,994

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,625

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Acceptance Rate

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60%

SAT Reading

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488

SAT Math

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498

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

Baseball, Softball

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

The 100-acre campus is on the Chadbourn Highway between Whiteville and Chadbourn in southeastern North Carolina. SCC is a one hour drive from historic cities of Wilmington and Fayetteville, North Carolina, as well as the Grand Strand beaches of both North and South Carolina. SCC provides a wide range of continuing education courses throughout Columbus County, serving more than 4,000 adults annually. More than 50 occupational and liberal arts curriculum programs are offered by the college. SCC offers a wide variety of college-credit curriculum programs. Courses in most areas are available at night, and some programs may be completed through evening and distance learning classes. Certificates and pre-licensing programs, each 18 semester credit hours or less, provide job skills training. Vocational diploma programs, most requiring approximately one year of course work, give more intensive training to students interested in employment immediately after graduation. Two-year degree curricula include technical programs and college transfer programs. Upon graduation, degree students may elect to continue their education at a senior institution or enter the job market. Southeastern Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,524 students
In-state tuition: $2,416
Out-state tuition: $8,561
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,920 per year for in-state students and $9,538 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 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Richmond Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.