- The mission of Surry Community College is to promote personal growth and community development through excellence in teaching, learning, and service.
School Highlights
Surry Community College serves 2,849 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is same as the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,849 students
- In-state tuition: $2,412
- Out-state tuition: $8,556
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Surry Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 319 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Surry Community College
(NC) 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
319 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Surry Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Surry Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,849 students
1,993 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
778 students
644 students
# Part-Time Students
2,071 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
236 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
778 students
644 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,071 students
1,404 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
3%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
74%
54%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3851%
0.3863%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5387%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,412 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,556 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,412
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,556
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$6,625
$7,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Surry Community College is a public, community-centered, comprehensive community college with an open-door admissions policy. It is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System with a primary service area of Surry and Yadkin counties. The College offers educational programs which lead to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It also offers a variety of learning opportunities and services through continuing education offerings. The college offers programs and services at Dobson campus, Yadkin Center campus, and at other locations throughout Surry and Yadkin Counties. Surry Community College curriculum programs lead to the following academic degrees: Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.), Associate in Science Degree (A.S.), Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and Associate in General Education Degree (A.G.E.). Students who complete the A.A. or A.S. degree, including the general education core and appropriate electives, are assured that their credits will transfer to the University of North Carolina System schools. Diploma programs are designed to prepare students for initial employment in skilled occupations, to retrain skilled workers for new occupations, and to provide skill upgrading for one's advancement in current occupations. Most of these diploma programs require one year of participation on a full-time basis to complete, although courses can be taken on a part-time basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Surry Community College cost?
Surry Community College's tuition is approximately $2,412 for In-State students and $8,556 for Out-State students.
What is Surry Community College's ranking?
Surry Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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