South Piedmont Community College
South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) is located in Polkton, North Carolina with the second location being located in Monroe, North Carolina. SPCC has been around since 1999 with the merger of Anson Community College and the Union Technical Education Center. Students at SPCC will be able to pursue several credit courses that can lead to associate’s degrees, certificates, or diplomas. There are many other types of programs at this school such as apprenticeship programs, short-term training courses, continuing education classes, and more.
The SPCC nursing program has become a very important part of the school over the years. The school has both a practical nursing program and an associate’s degree in nursing program. It is designed to teach nursing students the proper nursing skills while allowing them to develop in a safe environment. Both the practical nursing and the associate’s degree in nursing program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students2,980 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate68% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 48 miles radius of South Piedmont Community College
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Stanly Community College
23 miles away |
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Northeastern Technical College
26 miles away |
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Richmond Community College
29 miles away |
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Montgomery Community College
32 miles away |
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Central Piedmont Community College
38 miles away |
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Carolinas College of Health Sciences
38 miles away |
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Mercy School of Nursing
38 miles away |
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York Technical College
45 miles away |
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
47 miles away |
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Sandhills Community College
48 miles away |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1977 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $76/credit | |
| In State Students | $76/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 69% of South Piedmont Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,450 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $200 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,938 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 3% | $5,333 |
$6,189
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,235 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,671 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,193 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,625 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,980
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,936
Women
1,044
Men
22%
Full-time
78%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
57% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
