Cleveland Community College

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

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Shelby, North Carolina, Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.

Cleveland 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cleveland Community College is reported to be 29%, 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 63% at Cleveland 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

$2,602

Cost of attendance at Cleveland 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

$8,746

Cost of attendance at Cleveland 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, 90 of freshman students at Cleveland Community College received on average $4,492 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.

$4,492

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	70	55%	$5,983	$418,830
Other Federal Grant	113	89%	$4,175	$471,730
State Grant/Scholarships	33	26%	$1,223	$40,370
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	114	90%	$4,492	$512,100

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cleveland 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 Cleveland Community College students is 29.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.

29.0%

African American 18.2% 6 students
white 32.4% 23 students
hispanic 33.3% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Cleveland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cleveland 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
High school education

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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