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Surry Community College

Dobson, NC·Public·1,445 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,445 students.

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1,445
Students
$4,707
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,900
Earnings
10 yr
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Debt

About This School

Surry Community College is a public institution located in Dobson, North Carolina with approximately 1,445 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,707 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Surry Community College is a public community college in Dobson, North Carolina. Founded in 1964, it is part of the North Carolina Community College System and serves Surry and Yadkin Counties. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable local option — at just $4,707/year net price, the cost is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $29,900 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this makes the most sense as a stepping stone toward a four-year transfer or a specific trade/technical credential rather than a standalone path to high earning potential.

Founded
1964
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions11%
Computer Science8%
Education5%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,545
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,689
Avg Net Price
$4,707
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
N/A
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,900
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino17%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,445 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Surry Community College

630 S. Main St.

Dobson, NC 27017-8432

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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