Spokane Falls Community College is a large, two-year, public school with 9,280 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1967 and is one of the 8 schools and colleges located in Spokane, Washington.
Academic Offerings
Majors Offered
33
Several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, and associate's degree are offered at Spokane Falls Community College.
Spokane Falls Community College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Computer Science, Office and Clerical Services, Medical, and Industrial Technologies. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student Retention
49%
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The student retention rate at Spokane Falls Community College is very low at 49% (way below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Students to Faculty Ratio
50 : 1
The graduation rate at Spokane Falls Community College is very low - 21%. About 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Spokane Falls Community College is a bit disappointing -- 50:1. Read more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty Info report.
Tuition and Loans
FAFSA Code for 2010/11
009544
If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Spokane Falls Community College is 009544. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Tuition and fees per year
$7,500
It is possible to receive a loan at Spokane Falls Community College, as 22% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $3,000.
Average tuition prices are low, around $6,600 annually. The additional fees at Spokane Falls Community College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $900, which comes to a total of $7,500 a year.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
The undergraduate application fee at Spokane Falls Community College is $15.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. Additionally, the application fee is not refundable if the student is not accepted to this postsecondary institution.
If you want to obtain additional information about applying to Spokane Falls Community College, call this school's general information office at (509) 533-3500 or check Spokane Falls Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
16
Spokane Falls Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Spokane Falls Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
ROTC Available
Yes
At present there is no on-campus housing at Spokane Falls Community College.
Army ROTC programs are available at Spokane Falls Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
B
Based on the college crime data, Spokane Falls Community College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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