Surry Community College
About Surry Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Surry Community College teaches in the Yadkin Valley of North Carolina and teaches viticulture in the vineyards around it. It sends better than a third of its students on to a four-year college, and nursing is among its largest programs.
Founded
1964
Location
Dobson, North Carolina
Students
1,475
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
6.4%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,668
Out-of-state: $8,812
Avg Net Price
$4,961
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,012
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
6.4% complete their degree within three years
Retention
73.1%
Transfer Out
38%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
36.8%
$/Student
$8.0K
Class Size
Medium
The 6.4% graduation rate is below average, but 73.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,668
In-State
$8,812
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,271
After Financial Aid
$4,961
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,483
Receive Grants
27.7%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $2,668/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,961.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Surry Community College fund their education.
While in School
27.7%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,628
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Surry Community College.
Gender
63.9%
Female
36%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,475
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.9%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
15.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 64% of the student body. 53.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,475
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Surry Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 54 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
54
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
74% / 26%
40
Men
14
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Surry Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,012
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
214 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
19 grads
Accounting and Related Services
—
16 grads
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
—
14 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
13 grads
Median earnings are $36K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.