Isothermal Community College: An Overview

Isothermal Community College (ICC) is a public community college located in Spindale, North Carolina. ICC is also the home to the public broadcast station WNCW. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Isothermal Community College, covering its academic programs, student life, campus facilities, and other essential information.

General Information

Isothermal Community College is a small institution with a total enrollment of 2,042 students. The school utilizes a semester-based academic year. With a student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, students can expect personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. The highest degree offered at Isothermal Community College is an associate degree. The school has an open admissions policy and offers credit for life experiences.

Academic Programs

Students can earn degrees and certificates in 32 different fields. Isothermal Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 63 majors. Popular programs include:

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General

ICC offers several programs, such as Huskins courses in which high school students from the three local high schools can take and attend college courses, and the Rutherford Early College High (REaCH), an alternative high school that combines a college education with high school courses.

Tuition and Fees

For the 2020-2021 academic year, the in-state tuition and fees were $1,994, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $6,602. There is no application fee. Books and supplies are estimated to cost $1,400.

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Student Life

In the Fall of 2022, part-time enrollment was 1,326, indicating that many students balance their studies with other commitments.

Student Demographics (Fall 2022):

Ethnicity Distribution: Data not provided in user data.
Gender Distribution: Data not provided in user data.
Age Distribution:
- Under 18: 38%
- 18-24: 39%
- 25-64: 23%
- Over 65: 0%

Campus Info and Services (Fall 2022)

Isothermal Community College provides a range of services to support its students:

Employment services for students: Yes
Credit for life experiences: Yes
Academic/career counseling service: Yes
Placement services for completers: Yes
On-campus day care for students' children: N/A

Paying for School

At Isothermal Community College, 61 percent of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, and the average scholarship or grant award is $3,902.

Applying

In Fall 2023, the total number of entering students was 739. The school has an open admissions policy.

Leadership

The president, since February 1, 2021, is Margaret Annunziata. Preceding her was Walter H.

Additional Resources

The Foundation of the Performing Arts Center at ICC is a community center that hosts plays, concerts, and other events by featured artists and groups.

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