Surry Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Surry Community College is a public community college in Dobson, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,475 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,961 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,668. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,668
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,961 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,475 40.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 6.40%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 53.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 4.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 15.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,676
- Room & Board: $12,780 annual estimate
Surry Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Surry Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Surry Community College?
Surry Community College is located in Dobson, NC (ZIP 27017-8432).
Is Surry Community College public or private?
Surry Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Surry Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,668 in-state, $8,812 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,961.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,483 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,716 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,782 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,664 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,672.
How big is Surry Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,475 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,676 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Surry Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 6.40%.
First-year retention: 73.1%.
What do graduates of Surry Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,884 six years after entry; $36,012 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
27.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Surry Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (201 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (116 completions)
- Accounting and Finance (63 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (57 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (46 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (40 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (37 completions)
- Language Interpretation and Translation (29 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (28 completions)
- Information Technology (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Surry Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 6.40%; median earnings $36,012 at 10 years; net price $4,961. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,668
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Surry Community College was $2,668.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,961
2024 Value
In 2024 Surry Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,961.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,844 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,961 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,672 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,248 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,780 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,148 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,592 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Surry Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Surry Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Surry Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,401 | $8,545 | $8,663 |
| 2014 | $2,412 | $8,556 | $8,142 |
| 2015 | $2,476 | $8,620 | $8,040 |
| 2016 | $2,540 | $8,684 | $8,130 |
| 2017 | $2,540 | $8,684 | $7,722 |
| 2018 | $2,540 | $8,684 | $6,089 |
| 2019 | $2,663 | $8,807 | $6,161 |
| 2020 | $2,663 | $8,807 | $5,510 |
| 2021 | $2,663 | $8,807 | $7,177 |
| 2022 | $2,663 | $8,807 | $5,589 |
| 2023 | $2,545 | $8,689 | $4,707 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Surry Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,475 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.0%), Hispanic or Latino (19.7%), and Black or African American (2.9%). About 27.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Surry Community College in 2024 is 1,475 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,676 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.96% 100% Completion Time
6.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.96% of students graduating from Surry Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 34% male / 66% female
- Accounting and Finance: 29% male / 71% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Surry Community College.
Return on Investment
$36,012 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1714.76% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Surry Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 201 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 116 completions
3. Accounting and Finance: 63 completions
4. Medical Office Management/Administration: 57 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 46 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 40 completions
7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 37 completions
8. Language Interpretation and Translation: 29 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Surry Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Surry Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Surry Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,707
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,951
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Surry Community College is a public institution located in Dobson, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting and Finance. Enrollment is approximately 1,475 students. Student body composition includes White (72.0%), Hispanic or Latino (19.7%), Black or African American (2.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 6.40%. Approximately 27.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Dobson, NC 27017-8432
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 6.40% graduation rate at Surry Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Surry Community College located?
Surry Community College is located in Dobson, NC.
How much does Surry Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,668 and average net price is $4,961 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,780 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Surry Community College?
Surry Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,676 students, White (72.0%), Hispanic or Latino (19.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Surry Community College?
About 53.9% of students at Surry Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Surry Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,884 six years after entry and $36,012 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Surry Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 6.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Surry Community College public or private?
Surry Community College is a public institution located in Dobson, NC.
Is Surry Community College an HBCU?
No. Surry Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Surry Community College a tribal college?
No. Surry Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Surry Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Surry Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.7%).
Is Surry Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Surry Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.