Isothermal Community College

Isothermal Community College is a public two-year institution located in Spindale, North Carolina, in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 2,535 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023).

Isothermal Community College offers a broad selection of certificate programs spanning technical, industrial, and health care fields. Notable programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Electrician, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Building/Construction Finishing Management and Inspection, and Medical Office Management/Administration. Credentials are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Rutherford County in western North Carolina, Spindale is a small town community served by Isothermal Community College as a primary provider of workforce education in the region. The college addresses local demand for trained workers in manufacturing, construction, and health care fields.