Southeastern Community College, Whiteville

What Southeastern Community College, Whiteville does

Southeastern Community College (SCC) is a public two-year community college in Whiteville, North Carolina, founded in 1968 and operating under the North Carolina Community College System. It serves Columbus County and surrounding southeastern North Carolina communities through associate degree, diploma, certificate, and short-term workforce training programs spanning nursing and healthcare, technical trades (automotive, construction, electrical lineman, truck driver, welding, mechatronics), business, public safety (BLET, EMS, fire/rescue), cosmetology, engineering technology, education, and university transfer pathways. The college operates an open-door admissions model with guaranteed transfer agreements to 10+ four-year universities and a K-12 dual-enrollment pipeline (CCP and CCCA early college) with Columbus County Schools.\n\nThe institution runs on a conventional higher-education technology stack rather than a proprietary platform: Rams Online (online/hybrid course delivery), a Self-Service student portal, Watermark for student success and advising, Microsoft 365 for student email and collaboration, Ed2Go for continuing education, and CFNC for residency determination and college planning. The student information systems and learning management are vendor-provided, with no disclosed proprietary technology layer. A separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SCC Foundation, Inc., operates alongside the college to administer over 115 named scholarships and channel federal and state financial aid.\n\nSCC's revenue model is a mix of state appropriations (NC Community College System), tuition and fees ($76/credit hour for NC residents, capped at $1,300/semester; $268/credit hour for non-residents), continuing education and workforce training fees, and foundation-administered scholarships and grants. GTM is community-led: rolling year-round admissions, in-person academic advising at the A-Building Student Services hub, direct high school counselor relationships, and employer-based customized training delivered at employer sites. Major distribution channels include the Whiteville campus, the Chadbourn HHS Building (BLET/public safety), the online Rams Online platform, NCWorks Career Center co-located on campus, and dual-enrollment courses taught at partner high schools.

Name

Southeastern Community College, Whiteville

Legal name

Southeastern Community College

Website

https://sccnc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southeastern Community College is a public two-year institution in Whiteville, North Carolina, serving Columbus County with over 100 associate degree, diploma, certificate, and short-term workforce training programs, dual-enrollment partnerships with local high schools, and guaranteed transfer pathways to 10+ four-year universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Associate degree programs
• Technical career training
• Adult education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Whiteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college charges tuition on a per-credit-hour basis: $76/credit hour for North Carolina residents (max $1,216/semester for 16 credits), and $268/credit hour for non-residents. Additional fees include activity fees, technology fees, and campus access charges.
2. Workforce Continuing Education: The college generates revenue from short-term workforce training courses, professional certification programs, and continuing education classes with varying registration fees based on course length and type.
3. State Funding and Financial Aid Administration: As a public community college, SCC receives state funding through the North Carolina Community College System and administers federal and state financial aid programs including Pell Grants, state grants, and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Southeastern Community College is a public two-year institution delivering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and short-term workforce training in healthcare, technical trades, business, public safety, and university transfer pathways. The college serves Columbus County, North Carolina through on-campus instruction at its Whiteville campus, fully online and hybrid courses via the Rams Online platform, dual enrollment for high school students, apprenticeships, and customized employer training programs.

Product overview

Southeastern Community College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services centered around its core academic programs and workforce development offerings. The institution provides over a hundred degree, certification, and diploma programs organized into key areas: Nursing & Healthcare Training (including ADN, LPN, Medical Lab Tech, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide), Technical Training (Automotive Systems, Building Construction, HVAC, Welding, Industrial Systems, Mechatronics), Business Programs (Business Administration, Information Technology, Medical Office Administration), Public Safety (Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire & Rescue), University Transfer pathways with guaranteed admission to NC universities, Career & Technical Education (Cosmetology, Engineering Technology), and Short-Term Training (Electrical Lineman, Truck Driver, Industry/Customized Training, Apprenticeships). Supporting services include Transitional Studies (HiSET, ESL), High School Programs (CCP, CCCA), Community Services (NCWorks Career Center, Small Business Center, SCC Salon & Spa), and Rams Online student portal. The college operates on a multi-product platform model with curriculum programs, continuing education courses, workforce development, and community services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing & Healthcare Training Healthcare education programs including Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Practical Nursing (LPN), Medical Laboratory Technology, Phlebotomy, and Nurse Aide certificates preparing students for healthcare industry employment.
• Automotive Systems Technology Prepares students for employment as automotive service technicians through classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience in engine performance, braking systems, electrical systems, and transmissions.
• Business Administration Introduces students to the free enterprise system, providing fundamental knowledge of business functions and processes including accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing.
• Public Safety Programs Comprehensive public safety training including Basic Law Enforcement Training, Emergency Medical Services, Fire & Rescue, and Public Safety Administration for careers in law enforcement, EMS, and fire protection.
• University Transfer Programs Guaranteed admission transfer programs including Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees with partnerships with NC public and private universities including ECU, NC State, UNC Wilmington, and others.
• Cosmetology Competency-based cosmetology curriculum providing scientific and artistic principles with hands-on training in a simulated salon environment, preparing graduates for State Board examination and employment in beauty salons.
• Engineering Programs Comprehensive training in Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering Technology, integrating mechanical and electrical engineering with computer science for careers in automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
• Education Programs Two pathways for future educators: Early Childhood Education (working with children birth through age eight) and Teacher Preparation (foundation for four-year educator preparation programs).
• Apprenticeships Employer-based apprenticeship programs combining on-the-job learning with related classroom instruction, covering healthcare, IT, public safety, logistics, energy, building trades, and advanced manufacturing.
• Electrical Lineman Training 10-week intensive program preparing students for entry-level work in the electric utility industry, focusing on skills needed to build, maintain, and repair power lines.
• Truck Driver Training 9-week comprehensive training preparing students for careers in trucking and transportation, qualifying graduates to take the Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam.
• Industry Training & Customized Training Customized training programs providing education, training, and support services for new, expanding, and existing business and industry in Columbus County, designed to strengthen workforce performance and productivity.
• Transitional Studies Program Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency (HiSET), and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes offered at no charge to build foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and writing.
• High School Programs (CCP & CCCA) Career & College Promise (CCP) for high school juniors and seniors taking college classes, and Columbus Career & College Academy (CCCA) early college program where students can graduate with both a high school diploma and associate degree.
• Building Construction Technology Prepares students for employment in residential and commercial construction through hands-on training and classroom instruction in blueprint reading, building codes, estimating, and construction materials.
• SCC Salon & Spa Simulated salon environment enabling cosmetology students to develop skills with haircare, skincare, and nail care services available to the public.
• Rams Online Student portal providing access to online and hybrid classes, student email, Self-Service for registration and academic records, and various student support resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46,000+ credentials awarded to students
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• East Carolina UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed admission partnership through Pirate Promise program. First-year SCC students may apply and upon completing an approved associate degree receive guaranteed admission to ECU with benefits including waived application fee and joint advising.
• North Carolina State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWolfpack Connect partnership for first-year SCC students pursuing A.A. or A.S. degrees. Students must maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 and meet NC State's transfer requirements.
• UNC WilmingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathWays program provides guaranteed transfer admission for students completing A.A., A.S., AATP, or ASTP from North Carolina Community Colleges including SCC.
• Fayetteville State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronco Benefit partnership: SCC students in Associate in Arts or Science program maintaining 2.0+ GPA receive guaranteed admission, waived application fee, and transfer advising.
• North Carolina A&T State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed admission for SCC Agribusiness Technology A.A.S. graduates completing degree with C+ or better in all courses and meeting university admissions requirements.
• UNC PembrokeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraveNation Advantage: Students completing an associate degree with program requirements receive guaranteed admission, joint advising, and early access to campus resources.
• Western Carolina UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWCU Connect: Students completing A.A. or A.S. with minimum 2.5 GPA receive guaranteed admission with major-specific advising and additional transfer benefits.
• Gardner-Webb UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer Admission Promise: SCC graduates completing approved associate degree are guaranteed admission when meeting admission and academic regulations.
• Lees-McRae CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed Admission Program: Students earning A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree are automatically admitted with required minimum GPA for selected program.
• University of Mount OliveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed admission for SCC Agribusiness graduates applying to Agriculture programs with 2.0 GPA or higher and meeting admissions requirements.
• Columbus County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbus Career & College Academy (CCCA) partnership: Cooperative innovative high school where students complete both high school and college coursework on SCC campus, potentially graduating with diploma and associate degree at no cost.
• Robeson Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Columbus Career & College Academy creating cohesive K-12 to higher education transition environment.
• Cape Fear Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Columbus Career & College Academy consortium supporting student transitions from K-12 to higher education.
• NC New Schools ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting development of Columbus Career & College Academy and innovative educational approaches.
• Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare apprenticeship partnership providing on-the-job learning and related classroom instruction for healthcare careers including surgical technician, LPN, and pharmacy tech.
• ApprenticeshipNCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally registered apprenticeship program linking workforce training to careers. SCC collaborates to provide curriculum development, deliver related instruction, and connect employers with apprenticeship opportunities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sandhills Community College: Public community college in Pinehurst, NC, offering similar associate degrees, university transfer, and workforce training programs. Comparable peer within the NC Community College System serving a comparable rural-to-suburban North Carolina region.
• Bladen Community College: Small public community college in Dublin, NC, serving another rural southeastern NC county with similar associate degree, workforce, and university transfer programs. Direct peer by virtue of being in the same state system and similar rural footprint.
• Edgecombe Community College: Public community college in Tarboro, NC, serving a rural eastern NC county. Comparable in mission, governance, and program mix under the NC Community College System, with similar workforce development focus.
• Central Carolina Community College: Public community college serving Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties in NC, with comparable associate degree, technical, and transfer programs. Direct peer in scale and mission within the NC Community College System.
• Pitt Community College: Public community college in Winterville, NC, offering a similar breadth of associate degree, technical, and transfer programs within the NC Community College System. A relevant peer at slightly larger scale.
• Richmond Community College: Public community college in Hamlet, NC, serving another rural NC county with similar associate degree, university transfer, and workforce programs. Strongly comparable peer in scale, mission, and rural service area within the NC system.
• Brunswick Community College: Public community college in Supply, NC, serving coastal Brunswick County. Comparable in mission, size, and program mix (healthcare, trades, transfer) within the NC Community College System, and located in the same region as SCC.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Public community college in Fayetteville, NC, with a strong workforce development focus and comparable program mix including healthcare, trades, and public safety. Direct peer in the NC Community College System with similar career-technical emphasis.
• Cape Fear Community College: Public community college in Wilmington, NC, and another CCCA partner with SCC. Offers an overlapping portfolio of healthcare, trades, and transfer programs to a similar southeastern NC population, though with a larger urban footprint.
• Robeson Community College: Public community college in Lumberton, NC, serving a neighboring rural county. Robeson is even a direct CCCA partner with SCC, making it the closest comparable peer in scale, mission, and geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Southeastern_CC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/sccnc
• Facebookfacebook.com/15600737668
• Instagraminstagram.com/sccnc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeastern-community-college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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