Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

Overview

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKCTC), located in Cumberland, Kentucky, is a public, two-year institution that provides accessible post-secondary education to students from the surrounding Appalachian region, including those near its urban neighbor, Lexington. Founded in 1960, SKCTC is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and operates additional campuses in Harlan, Bell, Letcher, and Knox counties. The college offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs with notable emphasis on healthcare, business and information technology, and industrial technologies. While SKCTC has an open admissions policy, indicating a non-selective admissions process, it maintains a comprehensive academic support system aimed at fostering student success. The campus setting is rural, nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, providing a serene educational environment. Housing options are not provided on campus, as SKCTC serves largely commuter and non-traditional students.

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,002 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,623 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,368 plus fees of $192.