Spokane Falls Community College 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Spokane Falls Community College
	3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
	Spokane, WA 99224-5288
Main telephone	509.533.3500 or 888.509.7944
Website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/
Request more information	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/About-Us/Contact-Us
Other sites	Pullman Campus WSU Campus - in the Math Learning Annex building 185 Veterans Way Pullman, WA 99164 509.332.2706 https://sfcc.spokane.edu/About-Us/Contact-Us/Pullman

General Information 

General information

Educational system	State Board for Washington Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private	Public
Type of school	2-year college
Date founded	1967
Degrees offered	Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Physical Therapy Assistant (CAPTE)
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Bigfoot

School setting

Setting	Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Spokane
Population of city the school is in	203,276
Public transportation to campus	Spokane Transit Authority
Student parking on campus	Yes; $82 per year or $25 per quarter
Campus size	125 acres
County	Spokane

School visits

Visitor information website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/About-Us/Contact-Us/Campus-Tours
School visit availability	Yes; tours by appointment only
Contact to set up school visit	509.533.3190

Additional information

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/About-Us/Contact-Us/Maps

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	604
Number of full time, freshmen women	605
Total number of full time freshmen	1,209
Number of part time, freshmen men	118
Number of part time, freshmen women	144
Total number of part time freshmen	262
Total number of freshmen men	722
Total number of freshmen women	749
Total number of freshmen	1,471
Number of full time, undergraduate men	1,783
Number of full time, undergraduate women	2,191
Total number of full time undergraduates	3,974
Number of part time, undergraduate men	648
Number of part time, undergraduate women	1,036
Total number of part time undergraduates	1,684
Total number of undergraduate males	2,431
Total number of undergraduate females	3,227
Total number of undergraduate students	5,658
Total enrollment	5,658

International students

Number of countries represented

England, Germany, Italy, Costa Rica, and more

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

19%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$4,126
Out-of-state tuition	$5,089
Fees	$755
Books and supplies	$1,134
Cost information website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/How-to-Pay-for-College/How-Much-Does-it-Cost
Resident tuition for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree is $6,615 per year.

Annual tuition and fees for in-district and out-of-district students

In-district, full-time tuition and fees

No special in-district tuition, only in-state tuition

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

Prorated based on date of withdrawal.

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Veterans

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Aid Office
sf-finaid@sfcc.spokane.edu
509.533.3550 or 888.509.7944
Financial aid office website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/How-to-Pay-for-College
Scholarship list website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/How-to-Pay-for-College/Learn-About-Financial-Aid/Scholarships

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Other requirements	Financial aid transcript for transfer students
Application deadline (for fall term)	April 17
Letters about aid sent to applicants	Continuous processing

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Student employment

Work study

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Work-Study-Program

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Veterans-One-Stop

Other

Qualified students have received funding from outside agencies such as active duty armed services, Labor & Industries, private corporations, services for the blind, TRA, TRB, tribal funding, veteran disability, and vocational rehabilitation.

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Admissions/New Student Entry Center
sfccinfo@spokanefalls.edu
509.533.3500
888.509.7944
Admissions office website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/Apply-Now
Electronic application website	https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students	Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to	Eligible students have graduated from high school, completed requirements for a GED certificate, or been granted special admission by the vice president of student services or designee.
Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration)	No

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants who enrolled	722
Number of female applicants who enrolled	749
Total number of applicants who enrolled	1,471

Education required for admission

High school education	High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Required high school courses	No specific courses required.

Application dates

Admission is available	No
Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	http://www.spokanefalls.edu/Admissions/AdmissionSFCC.aspx?page=PV1&subpage=PV4
Application fee	$25
Application fee waived	Contact 509.533.3500
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate	Recommended, but not required
Interview	Recommended, but not required
Letters of recommendation	No
Placement testing and assessment required; contact 509.533.3401

Exams

Required exams

COMPASS and math placement tests

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

Standardized test scores	Not considered
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Not considered
Application essay	Not considered
Character/personal qualities	Not considered
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Not considered
Extracurricular activities	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Not considered
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements

Financial aid transcript for transfer students; contact Admissions Office at 509.533.3401

Other admission routes

May be admitted with special permission of the Assistant Dean if other requirements are not met.

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

Not reported

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	54%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	Does not apply to two-year college

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Associate

School catalog

School catalog website	http://catalog.spokane.edu/
Academic index website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/What-to-Study

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Grading system	Decimal grading system, pass/fail (remedial classes only), audit for no credit
Number of faculty on campus	545
Student faculty ratio	27:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree	90 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Weekends

Optional academic programs

Freshman honors college

Honors program

Student-designed major

Off-campus study

Study abroad available
In these countries	Germany, England, Costa Rica, Italy, Spain, Japan, Turkey, Australia, Ecuador, France, Mexico

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge for course credit

Cooperative education

External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Learning Resources Center

Other special programs

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/Become-a-Student/Continuing-Education

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Badminton					Yes	Yes
Baseball	Yes	$
Basketball	Yes	$	Yes	$	Yes	Yes
Bowling					Yes	Yes
Cross-country running	Yes	$	Yes	$	Yes	Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Golf	Yes	$	Yes	$
Soccer	Yes	$	Yes	$	Yes	Yes
Softball			Yes	$	Yes	Yes
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Tennis	Yes	$	Yes	$	Yes	Yes
Track and field	Yes	$	Yes	$
Volleyball			Yes	$	Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
Sports website URL	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/Athletics

Other sports information

Other sports information

Member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC)

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Radio station

Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	30
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	DECA, Associated Men Students, Associated Women Students, chorale, Forensics Club
Student clubs and associations website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Engagement

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Remedial education courses

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Student-Health-Clinic

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Disability Support Services
509.533.4166 or 509.533.3838 TTY
Disabilities services website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Disability-Support-Services
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Services for students with learning disabilities
Support services program for students with documented disability. Students are encouraged to identify and provide disability documentation which is considered confidential and kept separate from admissions records. Services included are academic, vocational, and rehabilitation counseling, enrollment and registration assistance, academic accommodations and adjustments, assistive technology devices, and other specialized services.

Services for women and families

509.533.3624
Child daycare available on campus	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Student-Resources/Childcare
Women's center	Yes

Additional services available for these groups

Veterans

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Getting-Help/Specially-Funded-Programs

Campus security

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career and Student Employment Center
Careers@sfcc.spokane.edu
509.533.3521
Career services website	https://sfcc.spokane.edu/For-Our-Students/Getting-Help/Career-and-Community-Engagement-Center/Career-Services

Career services offered

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers