West Shore Community College: Review & Facts

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West Shore Community College is a small two-year, public school with 995 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1967 and is the only college located in Scottville, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

West Shore Community College will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
28
West Shore Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Retailing and Wholesaling, and Work and Family Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at West Shore Community College is low at 57% (way below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at West Shore Community College is very low: 26%. Approximately 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at West Shore Community College is good: 11:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, about $6,200 per academic year. The additional fees at West Shore Community College not covered by tuition are around $500, which totals $6,700 annually.

Read the details about West Shore Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at West Shore Community College is $15.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at West Shore Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (231) 845-6211 or check West Shore Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
West Shore Community College provides a distance learning option.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at West Shore Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at West Shore Community College.

Based on the college crime numbers, West Shore Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

West Shore Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
West Shore Community College
3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, Michigan
49454-0277, USA
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