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Spartanburg Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 66%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg 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.

Spartanburg 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Spartanburg Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at Spartanburg 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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,030

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

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

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,822

Cost of attendance at Spartanburg 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.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Spartanburg Community College received on average $8,899 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.

$8,899
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 289 52% $5,742 $1,659,298
Other Federal Grant 403 73% $5,006 $2,017,245
State Grant/Scholarships 527 95% $5,286 $2,785,522
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 46 8% $638 $29,367
Total Grant & Scholarships 543 98% $8,899 $4,832,134

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg Community College students is 26.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.7%.

26.1%

  • asian 19.2% 5 students
  • African American 15.6% 14 students
  • white 29.7% 129 students
  • unknown 14.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 23.3% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 26.7% 8 students

Service Offerings

Spartanburg 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

Spartanburg 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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