Northeastern Technical College is a public community college located in Cheraw, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Location: The main campus is located in Cheraw, South Carolina, with the specific address of 1201 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC 29520. In addition, there are branches in Pegrand, Dillon and Bennettsville.

Campus Environment and Size: The campus is located in a rural area and is a small school with a total enrollment of 1,275 in the fall of 2018.

School History: As one of the 16 technical colleges in the South Carolina Technical College System, the school has been committed to cultivating technical talents for the local area and has made important contributions to the economic development of South Carolina. Since its establishment, it has brought more than $47 million in economic impact to its service area.

Academic Situation

Major Settings: Students can obtain degrees and certificates in 12 different fields, including liberal arts, comprehensive studies and humanities, health professions and related programs, multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research, etc. The school also offers 21 university degrees, 30 career-oriented certificates and diplomas, and more than 200 continuing education courses.

Teaching mode: It adopts a semester-based academic calendar, focuses on practical teaching and students' professional skills training, and is committed to helping students master practical professional skills and knowledge to better adapt to future work needs.

Degree Awarding: The highest degree that the school can award is an associate degree, and the degrees and certificates awarded are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio in 2018 was 19:1. The reasonable student-faculty ratio ensures that teachers can provide students with more adequate guidance and help.

Student situation

Admissions policy: An open admissions policy is implemented, the application fee is $30, and students who meet the basic admission requirements are generally admitted.

Student composition: In the fall of 2018, 63% of the students were female and 37% were male. In terms of racial distribution, 51% are white, 39% are African American, 3% are American Indian or Alaska Native, 3% are multiracial, 2% are Hispanic/Latino, 1% are Asian, and 1% are of unknown race/ethnicity.

Student Services: The school provides a variety of services for students, including academic/career counseling services, job placement services, distance education courses, etc., and recognizes that students' life experience can be used to offset credits. There is also a student self-service portal to facilitate students to manage their academic and financial affairs.

Financial Aid

In 2018-2019, 81% of undergraduates at the school received grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of $3,705.