Isothermal Community College

Isothermal Community College is a public community college located in Spindale, NC. It offers 85 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,030 for North Carolina residents and $6,638 for out-of-state students at Isothermal Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,473) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 1,876 students that are lower than the average population (3,115 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 889 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $26,600.

Academic Overview

Isothermal Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Spindale, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,030 for North Carolina residents and $6,638 for other students on average. It offers 85 degree programs through 53 Certificate, 32 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 13 programs (6 Certificate, 7 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, NC
Phone828-286-3636
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,030
Out-of-State$6,638
Student Population »1,876 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »53%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate69% (Full-time)
51% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,715
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$26,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,030 for North Carolina residents and $6,638 for out-of-state students at Isothermal Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Isothermal Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,030$6,638
Books & Supplies$1,600
Off-Campus Living Costs$27,337
Average Financial Aid$2,715
Cost of Attendance$30,967$35,575
After Financial Aid$28,252$32,860
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$26,600
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Isothermal Community College$2,030$6,638
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Isothermal Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 13 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Certificate, 7 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs67NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5332NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Trade and Industrial Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 185 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General Studies1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Animal-Assisted Therapy2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management17 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
17 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,876 students at Isothermal Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 684 male students and 1,229 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,9136441,269
Male Students684253431
Female Students1,229391838

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Isothermal Community College, there are 1,876 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,414 students were attending classes through distance learning (889 students are enrolled exclusively and 525 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,876
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses889
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses525
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses462

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