Our College at a Glance

Get to know Somerset Community College.

Somerset Community College (SCC) is one of 16 two-year colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Opened in 1965 and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), our goal is to prepare students for successful transfer to Kentucky four-year colleges or for immediate entrance into fulfilling careers.

Academic Programs

Somerset Community College awards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 60 areas of study, including:

Nursing
Criminal Justice
Business Administration
Surgical Technology
Early Childhood Education
Information Technology
Aviation Technology
And More!

Campus Locations

We're proud to offer classes at six locations in Kentucky. Learn more about our campuses and centers.

Graduate Statistics (with Associate Degree)

For Fall 2009

By Gender

Female: 728
Male: 292

By Race/Ethnicity

American Indian: 1
Asian: 5
Black: 13
Hispanic: 6
Non-Resident Alien: 1
Unknown: 35
White: 960

Graduates who received Pell Grants

For 2009-2010 Academic Year:

58%

Retention Rate

For First Time/Full Time (ft/ft), Fall 2009:

62.3%

Note: Percent of first-time, full-time students returning or earning a credential by the following fall. Students who transfer between KCTCS colleges are not considered retained for the college-level calculations, but are considered retained for the system retention rate.