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Public 2 Year

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, North Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

3,338
South Piedmont Community College overview
Location Polkton, North Carolina
Online spcc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Distant Rural
South Piedmont Community College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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South Piedmont Community College (SPCC), located in Polkton, North Carolina, is a public, two-year institution that provides a range of associate degree programs, diplomas, and certificates. Established in 1999 through the consolidation of Anson Community College and Union Technical Education Center, the college serves students from diverse backgrounds with a focus on vocational and technical education. SPCC operates a rural campus with a focus on hands-on learning experiences and technical skills development. It is situated approximately 50 miles southeast of Charlotte, offering accessibility to urban resources while maintaining a small-town campus environment. The college features an open admissions policy, with an emphasis on providing accessible education to the local community. Popular academic programs at SPCC include Health Sciences, Business Administration, and Industrial Technologies. Student housing is not provided, reflecting SPCC's role as a commuter college catering primarily to students from the surrounding areas.

South Piedmont Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  622 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,716 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,824 plus fees of $191.

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Annual Cost to Attend

North Carolina Resident Tuition

$1,824
In State Costs for South Piedmont Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$191
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,693
Budget for Other Expenses$7,000
Total One Year Cost$20,108

Out of State Resident Tuition

$6,432
Out of State Costs for South Piedmont Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$191
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,693
Budget for Other Expenses$7,000
Total One Year Cost$24,716

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$27,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by South Piedmont Community College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 49%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7%
Education 7%
Engineering Technology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024