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Surry Community College

Dobson, NC·Public·https://surry.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Surry Community College is a public community college in Dobson, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Surry Community College is a public community college in Dobson, NC. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 100/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,550
In-State Tuition
+$113 fees
$8,694
Out-of-State Tuition
+$113 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Rural setting

Ski Access

55 miles

Appalachian Ski Mtn.

Weather

Warm Climate

50°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Appalachian Ski Mtn.

North Carolina

55 mi away
27 skiable acres6 lifts
Hawksnest Snow Tubing

North Carolina

64 mi away
Beech Mountain Resort

North Carolina

66 mi away
95 skiable acres8 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Dobson, NC

36°Jan39°Feb46°Mar55°Apr63°May71°Jun75°Jul74°Aug68°Sep57°Oct46°Nov39°Dec

Station: MOUNT AIRY 2 W · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

100/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety100100100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,550$8,694
Fees
$113$113
Total
$2,663$8,807
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

55 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
214 grads/yr$43,441
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
94 grads/yr
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
46 grads/yr
Accounting and Related ServicesCertificate
42 grads/yr
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesCertificate
35 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's27 grads$75,036
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's214 grads$43,441
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Associate's8 grads$38,570
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Associate's11 grads$31,915
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Certificate94 grads
Precision Metal Working
Certificate46 grads
Accounting and Related Services
Certificate42 grads
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Certificate35 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Certificate33 grads
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Certificate29 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Surry Community College located?

Surry Community College is located in Dobson, NC. The main campus address is 630 S. Main St., Dobson, NC. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Surry Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Surry Community College charges $2,550/year for in-state students and $8,694/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $8,807/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Surry Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Surry Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Surry Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($8,694/year out-of-state), campus culture in Dobson, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Surry Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Surry Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Dobson, NC
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 50°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
100/100
Nearest Airport
Winston Salem, NC (INT) · 33 mialso GSO (48 mi), HKY (58 mi)

Location

Dobson, NC

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.