Cleveland Community College

Cleveland Community College is a public community college located in Shelby, NC. It offers 67 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,602 for North Carolina residents and $8,746 for out-of-state students at Cleveland Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,446) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 1,558 students that are lower than the average population (3,451 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 326 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 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 $26,900.
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Academic Overview

Cleveland Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Shelby, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,602 for North Carolina residents and $8,746 for other students on average. It offers 67 degree programs through 47 Certificate, 20 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (3 Certificate, 1 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC
Phone704-669-4081
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,602
Out-of-State$8,746
Student Population »1,558 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Retention Rate20% (Full-time)
39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,522
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$26,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,602 for North Carolina residents and $8,746 for out-of-state students at Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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$2,602$8,746
Books & Supplies$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs$3,600
Average Financial Aid$4,522
Cost of Attendance$7,402$13,546
After Financial Aid$2,880$9,024
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$26,900
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Cleveland Community College$2,602$8,746
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

Cleveland Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs31NOT OFFERED
Total Programs4720NOT 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 Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 248 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General Studies3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical Office Management/Administration2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,558 students at Cleveland Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 905 male students and 1,520 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
Total2,4257961,629
Male Students905311594
Female Students1,5204851,035

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Cleveland Community College, there are 1,946 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,791 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,023 students are enrolled exclusively and 768 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,946
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,023
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses768
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses155
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