Spokane Community College
Spokane Community College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Spokane.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,014 students attend the school. Every year 26% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Spokane Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,747, and fees were $713. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,684 and $1,129 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students10,014 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Spokane Community College Nursing program offers an Applied Associate of Science Degree to prepare students for entry level nursing practice in a diverse range of healthcare settings. The program is approved by the Washington Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
The program allows for different exit points with students being able to take the state exam to qualify as a Nursing Assistant Certificate. Students who complete the second quarter are eligible to qualify as Nurse Technicians, after the completion of four quarters in the program students have the option to apply to sit for licensure as practical nurses.
Students who complete the seven quarters of the program will graduate with an AAS degree and are eligible to apply for the National Licensure Council examination.
Admission Requirements: Students are expected to submit all official transcripts and diplomas and to complete general education and science requirements. Applicants will be advised in regards to placement after transcripts have been reviewed by the Health Science counselor.
Students accepted into the program are required to meet with the following requirements:
- Submit documentation for required immunizations, including for measles, rubella, mumps, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis within the required period of time
- Physical health examination including a current tuberculin skin test
- Vaccination for Hepatitis B is recommended but applicants have the option of signing a waiver
- Current CPR certification for Health Care Provides from the American Heart Association
- Criminal background check (to be completed annually during the whole period of enrollment)
- Proof of current medical insurance (to be renewed every quarter)
- Drug screening (if required for clinical practice placement)
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 21 | 85 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 223 miles radius of Spokane Community College
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Eastern Washington University
16 miles away |
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Washington State University
66 miles away |
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Lewis-Clark State College
89 miles away |
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Columbia Basin College
129 miles away |
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Wenatchee Valley College
140 miles away |
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Central Washington University
156 miles away |
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Eastern Oregon University
166 miles away |
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Yakima Valley College
167 miles away |
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The University of Montana
168 miles away |
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Bellevue College
223 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/2011 - 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 | $103/credit | |
| In State Students | $103/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $280/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 | $4,635 | $4,635 | $12,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,210 | $7,210 | $19,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,875 | $12,875 | $35,000 |
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, 73% of Spokane 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 | 47% | $4,227 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,879 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $2,902 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $969 |
| Federal Student Loans | 36% | $5,784 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,880
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,563 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,467 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,091 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,489 |
| Over $110,000$10,460 |
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Student Population
10,014
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,556
Women
4,458
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
49% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
38% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
