Important Academic Statistics

Total 2,602 students attended South Central College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 82 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 69 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 189 (full-time) and 104 (part-time).
The graduation rate of South Central College is 26% and transfer-out rate is 16%. The retention rate is 54% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population2,602
Graduation Rate26%
Number of Faculty151
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of South Central College is $6,146 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
92% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,230 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,146
Average Financial Amount$4,230

Offered Certificate Programs

South Central College offers 58 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 216 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate200
Less than 1-Year Certificate244107
2 Years Certificate19182
4 Years Certificate13027
Total585216

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at South Central College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 216 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 107 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 82 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 27 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Total0
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 8 completers
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations6
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management0
Agricultural Mechanization0
Agricultural Production Operations1
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production1
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 15 completers
Information Technology2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Computer Support Specialist12
Education (1 completers) 9 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching9
Engineering Technology 7 completers
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician7
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
Social Sciences 4 completers
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4
Construction Trades 0 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter0
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology0
Precision Production Trades 34 completers
Welding Technology/Welder32
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 24 completers
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk3
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist21
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0
Business 6 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4
Receptionist1
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1
Total107
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 35 completers
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management34
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation1
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology0
Architecture 1 completers
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology1
Personal and Culinary Services 0 completers
Culinary Arts/Chef Training0
Education 3 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician0
Legal Studies (1 completers) 0 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary0
Construction Trades 0 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter0
Mechanics and Repairers 5 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology5
Precision Production Trades 2 completers
Welding Technology/Welder0
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 34 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant4
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)3
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27
Business 2 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping2
Marketing/Marketing Management0
Total82
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 5 completers
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management0
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology3
Agricultural Production Operations1
Communications Technologies 2 completers
Graphic Communications2
Computer and Information Sciences 2 completers
Information Technology1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Construction Trades 3 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter3
Mechanics and Repairers 10 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology3
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2
Precision Production Trades 5 completers
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist5
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers
Commercial and Advertising Art0
Total27

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 2,602 students have enrolled into South Central College. By gender, 1,096 male and 1,506 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,775 White (68.22%), 276 Black/African American (10.61%), 301 Hispanic (11.57%), 35 Asian (1.35%), and 515 students with other races. 67 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,6021,0961,506
American Indian/Native American844
Asian351421
Black/African American276121155
Hispanic301121180
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White1,7757371,038
Two More763937
Un-Known633231
Non-resident Alien672740

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