Somerset Community College
Somerset Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Somerset, KY. Somerset Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Somerset Community College is $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.88% from last year at SCC.
- Total 6,155 students have enrolled in SCC and, of that, 2,798 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SCC offers 87 programs and 19 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of SCC is 43% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Somerset Community College is $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.88% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 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 | Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,488 | $15,240 |
| 2022 | $4,488 | $15,240 |
| 2023 | $4,560 | $15,480 |
| 2024 | $4,656 | $6,192 |
| 2025 | $4,728 | $6,432 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Somerset Community College offers 86 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 22 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Somerset Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 21 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 11 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 4 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 86 | 22 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 80 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 48 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 44 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 42 |
| Electrician | 39 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 324 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 51 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 4 |
Student Population
Total 6,155 students have enrolled to Somerset Community College. By gender, there are 2,360 male and 3,795 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.62 to 1.
Somerset Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,798 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 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 50 | 19 | 31 |
| Black or African American | 78 | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 279 | 111 | 168 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 5,520 | 2,109 | 3,411 |
| Two or More Races | 176 | 65 | 111 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| Total | 6,155 | 2,360 | 3,795 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Somerset Community College is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $4,479 and 95% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 66% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,479 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 136 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 331 |