Surry Community College

Dobson, North Carolina, United States · Est. 1964 · Community College

Rural North Carolina community college serving Surry and Yadkin Counties with career-focused programs.

  • Founded in 1964; part of North Carolina Community College System
  • Located in Dobson, NC with four satellite centers across the region
  • Enrollment: 3,236 undergraduates; serves 18,000+ through workforce training
  • Offers 36+ areas of study with associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and online options
  • NJCAA athletic member; nickname: Knights
  • Specializes in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, trades, and workforce development

Academics

Surry Community College offers thirty-six areas of study across multiple disciplines including advanced manufacturing, agricultural science, art and design, beauty and wellness, building and construction, business and finance, childhood education, health care, computer and information technology, law and public safety, transportation and logistics, and specialty careers. Students can pursue associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, workforce certifications, or skills training, with many programs available online. The college also provides college transfer pathways and dual enrollment options for high school students.

Campus & Student Life

The main campus is located in Dobson with four satellite centers in Mount Airy (Public Safety Complex), Elkin, Pilot Mountain, and Yadkinville. Campus facilities include a library with extensive collections, Knights Grill dining facility open to the public, a student-run cosmetology salon, and the Shelton-Badgett NC Center for Viticulture and Enology serving the grape and wine industry. The college competes in NJCAA athletics and hosts community events and work-based learning opportunities.

Admissions

The college welcomes students pursuing degrees, diplomas, or certificates, as well as visiting and transfer students. Workforce education classes are available for those seeking skills training. High school students can earn college credit through dual enrollment or attend the early college high school program. Online application is available through the Office of Admissions, and the college offers support for financial aid applications and class registration.

Support Services

Career Services provides assessment tools, occupational information, job seeking skills, resume assistance, mock interviews, and work-based learning opportunities. The college offers financial aid, scholarships, veteran services, and the Yadkin Guarantee program. Academic advising, learning initiatives, and support services help students succeed in their chosen pathways.

Founded
1964
Type
Community College
Courses
14
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationNorth Carolina Community College System
Websitehttp://surry.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
14
Avg career outcomes
$36K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources