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

School Overview

Founded: 1963.

School Type: Public Community College.

School Size: The campus area is 42.1 hectares, with multiple campuses, including Spartanburg Campus, Tyger River Campus, Cherokee County Campus, Union County Campus and Downtown Campus, etc., serving the citizens of Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties in Upstate South Carolina.

Number of Students: There are currently 6,097 students.

School Motto: Dream it. Chase it. Live it.

Nickname: Chasers.

Mascot: Chaser the Border Collie.

Academic Strength

Major Settings: The school offers more than 70 Programs of study covering business, healthcare, technology, education and other fields, leading to high-demand, high-growth careers, or allowing students to pursue a bachelor's degree through university transfer programs.

Quality of teaching: The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1 or 20:1, 88% of students think that professors put a lot of effort into teaching, 79% of students think it is easy to choose the courses they want, and 76% of students find the academic burden manageable.

Degrees and Certificates: The school offers associate degrees and a variety of certificate programs to help students master practical skills, quickly enter the workplace or lay the foundation for further studies.

Student Life

Student Organizations and Clubs: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs, such as academic clubs, cultural and art groups, sports clubs, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Campus Activities: Various campus activities will be held, such as welcome activities, cultural festivals, and career fairs, to provide students with a platform to show themselves, communicate and interact, and enhance students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

Admission and Tuition

Admission Requirements: The school implements an open admissions policy and accepts applications from students of all ages and backgrounds. There is no application fee and the acceptance rate is 100%.

Tuition: In 2020-2021, the tuition and fees for in-district students are $4,902, the tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,030, and the tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $9,822.