Introduction
Surry Community College in Dobson, NC offers a small campus and some unique programs, including one of the state
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 62.1 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $4,240 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 10 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 66% / 50% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,073 |
Academics
Like most community colleges, Surry Community College offers a variety of academic programs for college students seeking to transfer to four-year schools as well as career programs for students looking for a fast track to new skills that will make them more employable.
Popular Majors
Surry Community College offers about 40 areas of study for its students. The most popular majors include:
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Health programs
The college has a student to faculty ratio of 14-to-one, providing students with small class sizes and ample opportunities to get individualized instruction from teachers at Surry Community College.
Military Friendly College
G.I. Jobs, a military-themed publication aimed at helping soldiers find employment, recently rated Surry Community College as a military-friendly college for the second year in a row. The designation is given to colleges who offer services that cater to the needs of military students.
Online Classes
The college recently received a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to purchase equipment, support faculty and beef up its online learning programs to better help prepare workers for today
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Unique Programs
One unique program offered by Surry Community College is its viticulture program, which prepares students for careers as winemakers and vineyard managers. The program recently opened the $5 million Shelton-Badgett North Carolina Center for Viticulture and Enology. The 16,000 square foot facility has labs, classrooms and a bonded winery. Students in SCC
Admissions
Surry Community College has an open admissions policy, meaning that any student with a high school diploma or GED will be accepted. However, some SCC programs have selective admissions. The college
Financial Aid
Students applying to Surry Community College are eligible for federal grants and student loans. There are also a number of grants and scholarships offered by the state of North Carolina, the college and other organizations for which students may qualify. For example, the Surry Community College Foundation provides scholarships for students with financial need who meet certain requirements.
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Students
Surry Community College has an enrollment of about 3,200 students and offers nearly 30 official clubs and organizations for students to participate in, including professional and academic organizations, religious groups, arts groups and recreation groups.
Like most community colleges, Surry Community College does not have on-campus housing, however the college does offer some amenities for students. The college offers tutoring and counseling services, along with campus security to ensure that Surry is a safe school. The college also offers a number of non-credit courses in fun subjects such as the arts and cooking.
Surry Community College has joined a growing number of community college campuses that have become tobacco free, adopting policies barring the usage of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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Athletics
Surry Community College has a proud athletic tradition of excellence. Surry is a member of the NJCAA and competes in Region X of the Carolinas College Conference, which consists of community colleges in North and South Carolina. The college fields teams in men
Bibliography
- “Surry Community College.” Surry Community College. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Oct. 2011. <http://www.surry.edu/index.html>
- Gonsher, Debra A., and Joshua Halberstam. The community college guide: the essential reference from application to graduation. Dallas, Tex.: BenBella Books, 2009. Print.
- The College Board College Handbook, 2010 . 47th ed. New York: College Board, 2009. Print.
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