Central Carolina Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in Sanford, North Carolina, Central Carolina Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Central Carolina Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Central Carolina Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Central Carolina Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central Carolina Community College is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at Central Carolina Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,554

Cost of attendance at Central Carolina Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,698

Cost of attendance at Central Carolina Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Central Carolina Community College received on average $6,551 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,551

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	209	46%	$6,579	$1,375,084
Other Federal Grant	370	82%	$4,627	$1,711,947
State Grant/Scholarships	86	19%	$2,294	$197,304
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	194	43%	$3,497	$678,379
Total Grant & Scholarships	395	88%	$6,551	$2,587,630

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Carolina Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Carolina Community College students is 35.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.9%.

35.0%

African American 27.7% 31 students
white 38.4% 112 students
unknown 43.8% 7 students
hispanic 32.5% 40 students
Mixed Race 28.6% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Carolina Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Carolina Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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