Somerset Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Somerset Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Somerset, Kentucky. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for other students on average. It offers 85 degree programs through 23 Certificate, 21 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 21 programs (4 Certificate, 8 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $27,500.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	808 Monticello Street, Somerset, KY
Phone	877-629-9722
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,656 Out-of-State$6,192
Student Population »	5,529 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	9%
Retention Rate	58% (Full-time) 43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,131
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students at Somerset Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,198) over public community colleges in Kentucky.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Somerset Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Kentucky Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,656	$6,192
Books & Supplies	$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,030
Average Financial Aid	$5,131
Cost of Attendance	$17,914	$19,450
After Financial Aid	$12,783	$14,319
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$27,500

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kentucky Residents	Out-of-State Students
Somerset Community College	$4,656	$6,192
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky	$4,662	$6,198
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Somerset Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 21 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 8 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	8	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	23	21	NOT 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.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	40 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	317 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	81 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	27 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	41 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	48 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,529 students at Somerset Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,876 male students and 3,138 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	5,014	1,890	3,124
Male Students	1,876	764	1,112
Female Students	3,138	1,126	2,012

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Somerset Community College, there are 5,529 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,382 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,331 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,051 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	5,529
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,331
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,051
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,147