South Piedmont Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Polkton, North Carolina, South Piedmont Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of South Piedmont Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

South Piedmont Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, South Piedmont Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at South Piedmont Community College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at South Piedmont Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,015

Cost of attendance at South Piedmont Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,623

Cost of attendance at South Piedmont Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 44 of freshman students at South Piedmont Community College received on average $6,757 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,757

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	51	31%	$8,098	$412,992
Other Federal Grant	68	42%	$6,506	$442,423
State Grant/Scholarships	21	13%	$2,099	$44,076
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	72	44%	$6,757	$486,499

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Piedmont Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of South Piedmont Community College students is 29.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.3%.

29.0%

white 32.8% 20 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 33.3% 5 students

Service Offerings

South Piedmont Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

South Piedmont Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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