Somerset Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Somerset Community College is a public community college in Somerset, Kentucky, serving roughly 4,166 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,398 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,728. Student demographics in federal data include White (90.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,728
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,398 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,166 54.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,041
- Room & Board: $8,814 annual estimate
Somerset Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Somerset Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Somerset Community College?
Somerset Community College is located in Somerset, KY (ZIP 42501-2973).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Somerset Community College public or private?
Somerset Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Somerset Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,728 in-state, $6,432 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,398.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,671 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,524 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,103 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,596 |
| $110,001+ | $9,860 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,912.
How big is Somerset Community College?
Total enrollment: 4,166 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,041 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Somerset Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.08%.
First-year retention: 66.5%.
What do graduates of Somerset Community College earn?
Median earnings: $27,858 six years after entry; $30,787 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,215.
48.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Somerset Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (379 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (324 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (287 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (259 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (252 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (223 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (189 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (166 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (153 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (151 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Somerset Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.08%; median earnings $30,787 at 10 years; net price $4,398. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,728
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Somerset Community College was $4,728.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,398
2024 Value
In 2024 Somerset Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,398.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,398 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,912 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,728 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,814 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,268 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,810 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Somerset Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Somerset Community College was 0.00%.
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 Somerset 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 | $3,456 | $12,096 | $5,830 |
| 2014 | $3,624 | $12,456 | $5,911 |
| 2015 | $3,624 | $12,456 | $5,377 |
| 2016 | $3,936 | $13,296 | $4,935 |
| 2017 | $4,080 | $13,800 | $5,881 |
| 2018 | $4,248 | $14,400 | $5,203 |
| 2019 | $4,368 | $14,808 | $4,509 |
| 2020 | $4,488 | $15,240 | $4,858 |
| 2021 | $4,488 | $15,240 | $4,361 |
| 2022 | $4,560 | $15,480 | $4,235 |
| 2023 | $4,656 | $6,192 | $3,913 |
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
Somerset Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,166 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (90.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%), and Two or More Races (2.7%). About 48.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Somerset Community College in 2024 is 4,166 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,041 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.5%
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 90.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.85% 100% Completion Time
43.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.85% of students graduating from Somerset Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 98% male / 2% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 24% male / 76% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 34% male / 66% 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 Somerset Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,215 Median Student Debt
$30,787 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1650.06% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Somerset Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 40 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 379 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 324 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 287 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 259 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 252 completions
6. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 223 completions
7. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 189 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 166 completions
9. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 153 completions
Most popular programs at Somerset Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Somerset Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Somerset Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,726
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,628
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Somerset Community College is a public institution located in Somerset, KY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 4,166 students. Student body composition includes White (90.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%), Two or More Races (2.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.08%. Approximately 48.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Somerset Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Somerset Community College located?
Somerset Community College is located in Somerset, KY.
How much does Somerset Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,728 and average net price is $4,398 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,814 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Somerset Community College?
Somerset Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,041 students, White (90.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Somerset Community College?
About 55.6% of students at Somerset Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Somerset Community College earn?
Median earnings are $27,858 six years after entry and $30,787 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Somerset Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Somerset Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,215.
Is Somerset Community College public or private?
Somerset Community College is a public institution located in Somerset, KY.
Is Somerset Community College an HBCU?
No. Somerset Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Somerset Community College a tribal college?
No. Somerset Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Somerset Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Somerset Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.3%).
Is Somerset Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Somerset 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
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Kentucky trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
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.