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Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, NC · Town · 3,237 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) in Sanford, North Carolina, is widely recognized for its high-impact career and technical education, boasting premier programs like its highly respected Veterinary Medical Technology and the cutting-edge Laser and Photonics Technology, which is one of the few of its kind in the nation. The college fosters a vibrant, supportive campus culture centered on personalized instruction, hands-on learning, and a wealth of student clubs that create a close-knit, community-focused environment. What truly sets CCCC apart is its seamless university transfer pathways to top North Carolina four-year institutions alongside its pioneering commitment to sustainable agriculture and green technologies, offering students an affordable, future-focused springboard for their academic and professional goals.


Wikipedia: Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is a public community college with campuses in Chatham, Harnett and Lee counties. Established in 1961, CCCC is part of the North Carolina Community College System and offers a diverse range of academic and career and technical programs to meet the educational needs of its communities.

Location
Sanford, NC, 27330-9840 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
34 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,901
Out-of-state COA
$21,045
Avg net price
$5,446
In-state tuition
$2,711
Out-of-state tuition
$8,855
Books & supplies
$1,470/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$4,326
$30–48k
$4,660
$48–75k
$6,961
$75–110k
$8,936
$110k+
$12,542
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
42%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$29,774
Median earnings (10yr)
$33,525
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
26%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$19,822
Independent students
54%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
62%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
24%
Black
19%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$7M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$6,427/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,241
Federal loan rate
0%

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