- It is the mission of St. Clair County Community College to provide quality learning opportunities.
School Highlights
St Clair County Community College serves 3,231 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is same as the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,231 students
- In-state tuition: $6,429
- Out-state tuition: $9,188
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Clair County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The St Clair County Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,231 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,144 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
2,087 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,144 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,087 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
70 students
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
6%
% White
2%
14%
% Hawaiian
84%
56%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2096%
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
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 $4,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,188 is more than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,429
$4,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,188
$6,896
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,704
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,472
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
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.
What is St Clair County Community College's ranking?
St Clair County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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