Central Carolina Community College

Central Carolina Community College is a public community college located in Sanford, NC. It offers 119 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 10 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,711 for North Carolina residents and $8,855 for out-of-state students at Central Carolina Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,446) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 5,882 students that are higher than the average population (3,451 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 2,244 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $27,800.
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Academic Overview

Central Carolina Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Sanford, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,711 for North Carolina residents and $8,855 for other students on average. It offers 119 degree programs through 74 Certificate, 45 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 10 programs (8 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1105 Kelly Dr, Sanford, NC
Phone919-775-5401
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,711
Out-of-State$8,855
Student Population »5,882 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »43%
Transfer-out Rate16%
Retention Rate73% (Full-time)
59% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,424
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$27,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,711 for North Carolina residents and $8,855 for out-of-state students at Central Carolina Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,446) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Carolina Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,711$8,855
Books & Supplies$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,007
Average Financial Aid$7,424
Cost of Attendance$21,178$27,322
After Financial Aid$13,754$19,898
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$27,800
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Carolina Community College$2,711$8,855
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,561$8,446
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Carolina Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 8 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs82NOT OFFERED
Total Programs7445NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Barbering/BarberNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Laser and Optical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 280 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Library Science program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Library and Archives Assisting1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Shop Technology/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction CounselingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management26 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 46 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,882 students at Central Carolina Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,709 male students and 3,162 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,8711,3973,474
Male Students1,7095781,131
Female Students3,1628192,343

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Carolina Community College, there are 5,231 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,246 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,526 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,720 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,231
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,526
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,720
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses985
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