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Coastal Carolina Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Coastal 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 Coastal 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.

Coastal 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 14-to-1, Coastal Carolina Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Coastal Carolina Community College is reported to be 32%, 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 64% at Coastal 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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,462

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,606

Cost of attendance at Coastal 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 Coastal Carolina Community College received on average $5,365 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.

$5,365
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 208 52% $6,199 $1,289,469
Other Federal Grant 350 88% $4,899 $1,714,676
State Grant/Scholarships 67 17% $2,225 $149,072
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 3% $1,950 $19,497
Total Grant & Scholarships 351 88% $5,365 $1,883,245

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coastal 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 Coastal Carolina Community College students is 31.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.8%.

31.6%

  • asian 35.3% 6 students
  • African American 31.0% 26 students
  • white 33.6% 90 students
  • hispanic 25.4% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Coastal Carolina Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Coastal 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
  • High school education

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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