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Stanly Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Albemarle, North Carolina, Stanly 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 Stanly 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.

Stanly 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 11-to-1, Stanly Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Stanly Community College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,794

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,245

Cost of attendance at Stanly 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, 67 of freshman students at Stanly Community College received on average $5,974 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.

$5,974
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 48% $6,764 $148,800
Other Federal Grant 31 67% $5,227 $162,050
State Grant/Scholarships 13 28% $1,781 $23,158
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 31 67% $5,974 $185,208

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Stanly 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 Stanly Community College students is 56.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.3%.

56.4%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 41.2% 7 students
  • white 63.4% 71 students
  • unknown 55.6% 5 students
  • hispanic 23.1% 3 students

Service Offerings

Stanly 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

Stanly 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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