Admission Requirements
Davidson County Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is a part of the North Carolina Community College System. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. The college serves Davidson and Davie counties in North Carolina.
Admission to Davidson County Community College is open to any high school graduate or GED recipient who meets the North Carolina Community College System admission requirements. In order to be eligible for admission, applicants must submit an application, official high school transcripts or GED scores, and any applicable test scores. Admission is granted on a rolling basis and students are encouraged to apply early.
Once admitted, students must complete a mandatory new student orientation prior to registering for classes. During orientation, students will meet with an academic advisor to discuss their educational goals and develop a plan of study. Advisors will also help students select courses that fit their schedule and meet degree requirements.
Davidson County Community College offers a variety of degree and certificate programs that can be completed in two years or less. The college also offers a number of distance learning and online courses to accommodate students who are unable to attend classes on campus.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
22% |
| Average state aid |
$2317 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
11% |
| Average institutional aid |
$678 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
18% |
| Average student loan |
$6341 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Child Development
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- General Studies
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Information Technology
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Welding Technology/Welder
- Wildlife Biology
- Zoology/Animal Biology, Other
