Suffolk County Community College
Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is located in Selden, New York and is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) college system. SCCC was established back in 1959 and the 555-acre campus currently serves more than 26,000 students. Students are able to take advantage of a large number of associate’s degree programs in various fields of study and many certificate programs as well. SCCC even has college art galleries where student art exhibitions are displayed. Students can also enjoy the athletics department at this school as it has traditionally been a successful part of the NJCAA Division III.
The SCCC nursing program gives students the chance to pursue the practical nursing program or the associate’s degree in nursing program. LPN-to-RN placement options are available for those who qualify. Students will also have RN-to-BSN transfer opportunities due to the many partnerships that SCCC has formed with four-year universities. All nursing programs will feature classroom instruction, laboratory experiences, and clinical experiences. The SCCC school of nursing is a member of the National Association for Associate Degree Nursing (NOADN). This nursing program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students26,756 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 232 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 26 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 48 miles radius of Suffolk County Community College
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Western Suffolk BOCES
15 miles away |
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Norwalk Community College
27 miles away |
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Nassau Community College
29 miles away |
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Gateway Community College
32 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
37 miles away |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
41 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
45 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
46 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
47 miles away |
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Naugatuck Valley Community College
48 miles away |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Nassau Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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SUNY Westchester Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1966 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $203/credit | |
| In State Students | $203/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $406/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 | $9,135 | $9,135 | $18,270 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,210 | $14,210 | $28,420 |
| BSN | 125 | $25,375 | $25,375 | $50,750 |
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, 66% of Suffolk County 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 | 44% | $4,105 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $323 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $2,744 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $2,399 |
| Federal Student Loans | 19% | $3,753 |
| Private Loans | -- | $3,417 |
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Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,830 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,152 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,894 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,332 |
| Over $110,000$11,141 |
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Student Population
26,756
Undergrads
0
Graduates
14,245
Women
12,511
Men
52%
Full-time
48%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
55% |
|
Hispanic |
24% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
