- It is the mission of St. Clair County Community College to provide quality learning opportunities.
School Highlights
St Clair County Community College serves 4,029 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 4,029 students
- In-state tuition: $6,429
- Out-state tuition: $9,188
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 17%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 239 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St Clair County Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
239 staff
224 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Clair County Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The St Clair County Community College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,029 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,309 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
2,720 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
402 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,309 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,720 students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
70 students
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,429 is more than the state average of $5,506. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,188 is more than the state average of $7,381. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,429
$5,506
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,188
$7,381
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,704
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,472
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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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