North Carolina Community Colleges


North Carolina's community colleges are an integral part of the state's higher education system. With 58 campuses across the state, they provide educational opportunities to over 700,000 students each year. Community colleges provide a variety of educational programs, including certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in a wide range of subjects. From traditional academic subjects to specialized fields such as cosmetology, culinary arts, and automotive technology, the community college system offers something for everyone. Community colleges provide an affordable alternative to traditional four-year colleges and universities, and many offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate working adults.

In addition to offering educational programs, community colleges also provide a variety of services to students and the community. These include career counseling, job training, and small business development. Many community colleges also offer community outreach programs, such as adult literacy classes, GED preparation, and ESL courses.

Community colleges are committed to serving the needs of their local communities. They partner with local businesses and organizations to provide job training and workforce development. They also work with local governments to provide educational opportunities for the citizens of their communities.

North Carolina's community colleges are an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to further their education and for communities looking to provide educational and employment opportunities. With a wide range of educational programs and services, the community college system is an essential part of the state's higher education system.


North Carolina Community Colleges

School City Enroll In-State Cost Out-State Cost
Alamance Community College Graham 4,037 $0 $0
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville 6,601 $0 $0
Beaufort County Community College Washington 1,382 $0 $0
Bladen Community College Dublin 1,057 $0 $0
Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock 2,399 $0 $0
Brunswick Community College Bolivia 1,553 $0 $0
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson 3,845 $0 $0
Cape Fear Community College Wilmington 8,680 $0 $0
Carteret Community College Morehead City 1,347 $0 $0
Catawba Valley Community College Hickory 4,328 $0 $0
Central Carolina Community College Sanford 5,154 $0 $0
Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte 16,668 $0 $0
Cleveland Community College Shelby 2,269 $0 $0
Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville 3,571 $0 $0
College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City 2,508 $0 $0
Craven Community College New Bern 2,629 $0 $0
Davidson County Community College Thomasville 3,765 $0 $0
Durham Technical Community College Durham 4,672 $0 $0
Edgecombe Community College Tarboro 1,459 $0 $0
Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville 10,932 $0 $0
Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem 7,587 $0 $0
Gaston College Dallas 5,345 $0 $0
Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown 10,821 $0 $0
Halifax Community College Weldon 988 $0 $0
Haywood Community College Clyde 1,440 $0 $0
Isothermal Community College Spindale 2,042 $0 $0
James Sprunt Community College Kenansville 1,202 $0 $0
Johnston Community College Smithfield 4,182 $0 $0
Lenoir Community College Kinston 2,361 $0 $0
Martin Community College Williamston 944 $0 $0
Mayland Community College Spruce Pine 441 $0 $0
McDowell Technical Community College Marion 1,048 $0 $0
Mitchell Community College Statesville 3,373 $0 $0
Montgomery Community College Troy 679 $0 $0
Nash Community College Rocky Mount 2,623 $0 $0
Pamlico Community College Grantsboro 362 $0 $0
Piedmont Community College Roxboro 1,329 $0 $0
Pitt Community College Winterville 7,688 $0 $0
Randolph Community College Asheboro 2,548 $0 $0
Richmond Community College Hamlet 2,226 $0 $0
Roanoke-Chowan Community College Ahoskie 525 $0 $0
Robeson Community College Lumberton 1,828 $0 $0
Rockingham Community College Wentworth 1,922 $0 $0
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury 7,109 $0 $0
Sampson Community College Clinton 1,492 $0 $0
Sandhills Community College Pinehurst 3,990 $0 $0
South Piedmont Community College Polkton 3,019 $0 $0
Southeastern Community College Whiteville 1,271 $0 $0
Southwestern Community College Sylva 2,259 $0 $0
Stanly Community College Albemarle 2,432 $0 $0
Surry Community College Dobson 3,103 $0 $0
Tri-County Community College Murphy 991 $0 $0
Vance-Granville Community College Henderson 2,963 $0 $0
Wake Technical Community College Raleigh 21,760 $0 $0
Wayne Community College Goldsboro 2,701 $0 $0
Western Piedmont Community College Morganton 1,792 $0 $0
Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro 2,435 $0 $0
Wilson Community College Wilson 1,862 $0 $0


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