- It is the mission of St. Clair County Community College to provide quality learning opportunities.
School Highlights
St Clair County Community College serves 3,317 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,317 students
- In-state tuition: $6,429
- Out-state tuition: $9,188
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
St Clair County Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & 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
Year Founded
1923
Campus Size
29 acres
Total Faculty
109 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'Empowering Students, Strengthening Communities.'
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of St Clair County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The St Clair County Community College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,317 students
2,473 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
1,184 students
889 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
2,133 students
1,584 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,317 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,184 students
961 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,133 students
1,658 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
70 students
114 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
60%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.60
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$30,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,429 is more than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,188 is more than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,429
$4,930
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,188
$6,838
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
89%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,704
$11,915
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,472
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- St. Clair County Community College began as Port Huron Junior College, which was the Junior College Department of the Port Huron School District. The college was established by act of the Board of Education of the Port Huron School District under Michigan State Law in 1923 and began operation in the same year. It has continued without interruption since that time. The college became St. Clair County Community College in 1967. St. Clair County Community College serves as the primary center of higher education for the Blue Water Area. We work to fulfill the diverse needs of our educational communities by providing a broad range of educational, cultural and social learning opportunities. We offer a comprehensive future-focused curriculum and prepare students for the changing global economy. St. Clair County Community College campuses are located at Port Huron, Algonac, Anchor Bay, Bad Axe, Imlay City, Peck and Yale. Port Huron, Michigan scenic 25 acre campus provides a park like setting along the banks of the Black River. It is a full service college facility. Thumb Area Centers take college credit opportunities to students throughout the Thumb. SC4 classes are also taught at Algonac High School, Anchor Bay, Bad Axe Nursing Education Center, Huron Area Technical Center, Imlay City Middle School, Sanilac Career Center and Yale Junior High School. Degrees and Programs offered at Port Huron includes Certificate Programs, Associate, Online Associate Degree, Transfer Programs, Bachelor's Programs, Master's Programs and Doctoral Programs. We collaborated with eight universities to expand bachelor's and master's degree options through our University Center. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Josh Chapman - President and CEO of YMCA of the Blue Water Area, transferred from SC4 to Central Michigan University. -
- Heather Scott - Physical Therapist, transferred from SC4 to Western Michigan University, then to University of Michigan-Flint. -
- Amanda Slaten Frasier - Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University, transferred from SC4 to Central Michigan University, East Carolina University and Michigan State University. -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Clair County Community College cost?
St Clair County Community College's tuition is approximately $6,429 for In-State students and $9,188 for Out-State students.
Who are famous alumni from St Clair County Community College?
St Clair County Community College famous alumni include: Josh Chapman - President and CEO of YMCA of the Blue Water Area, transferred from SC4 to Central Michigan University., Heather Scott - Physical Therapist, transferred from SC4 to Western Michigan University, then to University of Michigan-Flint. and Amanda Slaten Frasier - Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University, transferred from SC4 to Central Michigan University, East Carolina University and Michigan State University..
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