SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SCCC)
- 533 College Rd
- Selden, NY 11784
- OPEID College Code: 00287800
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- General Phone: (631) 451-4110
- Interim President: Mr. George Gatta
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 24,822
- College Alias: SCCC
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Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is a two-year public community college located in New York State. SCCC is New York's largest community college, with three campuses: Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead. It offers associates degrees and professional certificates, and has more than 70 academic programs of study. Transfer study programs are available for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor's degree.
SCCC offers a broad range of study areas, including liberal arts, science, engineering, fine arts, performing arts, computer science, and business administration. The SCCC career programs are targeted to meet the regional employment demands, preparing graduates for technical professional jobs with job-focused curricula. The SCCC professional certificate programs qualify students for employment after one year of study.
SCCC offers an excellent faculty, small class sizes, and a multi-cultural learning environment. Classes are offered during the days and evenings, and also on weekends.
There is an Honors College available, which offers interdisciplinary learning programs for highly motivated students. There are also special programs for returning adult students, an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, and cooperative or internship programs.
History
Suffolk County Community College was founded in 1959.
Academics
The academic calendar for Suffolk County Community Colleges follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session.
Colleges and Schools
As a community college, SCCC is not divided into colleges and schools, but into academic departments and centers.
Student Life
There are more than 90 student clubs and organizations available for involvement at Suffolk County Community College. Students are likely to find their interests represented in one of the organizations, or may choose to get involved with the student newspaper or literary publications on campus. There are also many organized trips available, films, lectures, concerts, theatre production, art exhibits, music performances, and more.
Student services at SCCC include educational, career and personal counseling, as well as career planning and job placement. Childcare facilities are available, as are services for students with disabilities. There are learning labs for math, computers, reading and writing, in addition to tutorial services and a "Student Success" program. The campus library is open seven days a week.
Traditions
The SCCC school colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is a shark.
Athletics
The Suffolk County Community College "Sharks" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheer/Dance
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The SCCC campus locations are: Ammerman Campus in Selden, Eastern Campus in Riverhead, and Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. There are also SCCC satellite centers in Sayville (the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center) and Riverhead (downtown).
Community Life
SCCC is a community college that is fully involved in its surrounding communities in Suffolk County. SCCC offers college courses through local high schools. Community advisory boards help to develop curricula in response to the needs of the community.
SCCC has a year round calendar of events featuring theatre performances, art exhibits and galleries, guest speakers, athletic events, and more, all open to the public.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Website
- www3.sunysuffolk.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www3.sunysuffolk.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SCCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 83% | 38% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,225 | $2,063 | $1,342 | $1,349 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Number in Default | 185 | 175 | 183 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,924 | 1,941 | 2,159 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,256 | $4,956 | $4,836 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,256 | $4,956 | $4,836 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,832 | $9,122 | $8,092 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,080 | $6,080 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $4,000 | $3,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $4,000 | $3,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $5,456 | $6,156 | $6,036 |
| In-State | $5,456 | $6,156 | $6,036 |
| Out of State | $9,032 | $10,322 | $9,292 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,336 | $16,236 | $15,836 |
| In-State | $15,336 | $16,236 | $15,836 |
| Out of State | $18,912 | $20,402 | $19,092 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $9,256 | $10,156 | $9,836 |
| In-State | $9,256 | $10,156 | $9,836 |
| Out of State | $12,832 | $14,322 | $13,092 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 24,822 Undergraduate: 24,822
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 11,162 Female: 13,660
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,162 Female: 13,660
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 15,337 Part-Time: 9,485
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,337 Part-Time: 9,485
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 209 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,446 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 359 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 8,724 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,930 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,286 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,363 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,195 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 792 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,489 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 646 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 38 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,125 | 1,049 | 2,076 |
| Faculty Status | 2,094 | 638 | 1,456 |
| Tenured Faculty | 432 | 432 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,609 | 340 | 1,269 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,609 | 340 | 1,269 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 501 | 314 | 187 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 997 | 377 | 620 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 705 | 173 | 532 |
| Skilled Crafts | 48 | 48 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 239 | 151 | 88 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,093 (340) | $83,174 (176) | $78,860 (164) |
| Professor | $104,550 (95) | $105,420 (56) | $103,300 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $83,941 (78) | $83,995 (42) | $83,878 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,017 (113) | $70,553 (51) | $69,576 (62) |
| Instructor | $58,892 (54) | $59,598 (27) | $58,186 (27) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,093 (340) | $83,174 (176) | $78,860 (164) |
| Professor | $104,550 (95) | $105,420 (56) | $103,300 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $83,941 (78) | $83,995 (42) | $83,878 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,017 (113) | $70,553 (51) | $69,576 (62) |
| Instructor | $58,892 (54) | $59,598 (27) | $58,186 (27) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 271 | 178 | 93 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 271 | 178 | 93 |
| Baseball | 62 | 62 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Golf | 6 | 6 | - |
| Lacrosse | 27 | 27 | - |
| Soccer | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Bowling | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $7,219 | $7,119 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,216 | $3,238 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Baseball | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Bowling | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 13% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 19% |
| American Indian | 13% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 16% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 18% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
- Reviewed on: April 09, 2012
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- i like SCCC because it gives someone like me time to get on the right road to life and a good job.
