Surry Community College North Carolina

Rural North Carolina community college serving 2,758 students with low in-state tuition of $2,550 annually.

College statistics

Address:
630 S. Main St.
Dobson, NC
27017
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://surry.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Surry Community College is a public two-year institution in Dobson, North Carolina, serving rural Surry County and surrounding areas. The college enrolls 2,758 students and offers transfer pathways and career-focused programs rooted in liberal arts and sciences, designed to serve residents seeking affordable higher education close to home.

In-state tuition runs $2,550 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $8,694. The college's low cost of attendance makes it an accessible entry point for first-generation students, working adults, and others for whom proximity and affordability matter. Financial aid and scholarships are available to help offset costs further.

Surry Community College functions as a bridge to four-year universities and as a direct path into the workforce through its applied programs. The college works best for students who need flexibility, want to stay in rural North Carolina, or aim to complete their first two years of a bachelor's degree before transferring. For more information about programs and admissions, visit surry.edu.