Central Carolina Technical College is a public community college located in Sumter, SC. It offers 42 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 7 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Central Carolina Technical College is $6,594 for South Carolina residents and $9,016 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,590).

The school has 2,825 students, which is lower than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,417). In addition, 1,054 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Carolina Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - CCTC
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,594$9,016
Books & Supplies$894
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,841
Average Financial Aid$4,382
Cost of Attendance$17,329$19,751
After Financial Aid$12,947$15,369
CCTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Carolina Technical College$6,594$9,016
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina$6,457$11,590
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Carolina Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs43NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2715NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources Management and PolicyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 78 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
GerontologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 40 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 89 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,825 students at Central Carolina Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 966 male students and 2,038 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
Total3,0048172,187
Male Students966352614
Female Students2,0384651,573

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,825 total students, 1,855 students enrolled through distance learning (1,054 students enrolled exclusively and 801 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,825
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,054
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses801
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses970

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Carolina Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address506 N Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC
Phone803-778-1961
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »In-State$6,594
Out-of-State$9,016
Student Population »2,825 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »34%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate53% (Full-time)
32% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,382
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)