South Piedmont Community College
South Piedmont Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Polkton, NC. South Piedmont Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of South Piedmont Community College is $2,022 for North Carolina residents and $6,630 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.11% from last year at South Piedmont CC.
- Total 3,338 students have enrolled in South Piedmont CC and, of that, 1,294 students enrolled online exclusively.
- South Piedmont CC offers 61 programs and 17 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of South Piedmont CC is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at South Piedmont Community College is $2,022 for North Carolina residents and $6,630 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.11% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,995 | $6,603 |
| 2021 | $2,015 | $6,623 |
| 2022 | $2,015 | $6,623 |
| 2023 | $2,015 | $6,623 |
| 2024 | $2,022 | $6,630 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
South Piedmont Community College offers 65 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at South Piedmont Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 29 | 8 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 2 |
| Total | 65 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 16 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 13 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 203 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 14 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 11 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | 4 |
Student Population
Total 3,338 students have enrolled to South Piedmont Community College. By gender, there are 1,208 male and 2,130 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.57 to 1.
South Piedmont Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,294 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Asian | 169 | 74 | 95 |
| Black or African American | 469 | 111 | 358 |
| Hispanic | 501 | 164 | 337 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 1,799 | 707 | 1,092 |
| Two or More Races | 91 | 30 | 61 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 280 | 108 | 172 |
| Total | 3,338 | 1,208 | 2,130 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at South Piedmont Community College is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $2,068 and 82% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,068 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 78 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 197 |