by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Isothermal Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Isothermal Community College is ranked #2,336 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Isothermal Community College holds the #79 spot on the Best Colleges in North Carolina ranking.
At Isothermal Community College, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 11 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Isothermal Community College is 34%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Isothermal Community College this rate is 62%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Isothermal Community College the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 49%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Isothermal Community College.
The current enrollment includes 1,056 undergraduates at Isothermal Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Isothermal Community College.
The average net price of Isothermal Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Isothermal Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,480 | $6,105 | $7,574 | $7,821 | $12,282 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Isothermal Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Isothermal Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $33,325 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 32% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Isothermal Community College make the most money.
Isothermal Community College is a public institution located in Spindale, North Carolina. The surrounding location of Spindale is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Isothermal Community College.
Contact information for Isothermal Community College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, NC 28160-0804 |
| Phone: | 8282863636 |
| Website: | www.isothermal.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 16 majors graduated from Isothermal Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,162 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 165 | $19,827 |
| Business Administration & Management | 164 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 91 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 86 | NA |
| Building Management & Inspection | 69 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 61 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 56 | NA |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 55 | NA |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 48 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
1,286 students took at least one online class at Isothermal Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Isothermal Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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