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Haywood Community College

Haywood Community College

Clyde, NC · Rural · 849 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Clyde, North Carolina, Haywood Community College is widely recognized for its hands-on learning environment and its deep connection to the region's natural resources and heritage. The college is particularly renowned for its premier program in Forestry Management Technology and its highly acclaimed Professional Crafts department, which offers specialized, studio-based degrees in clay, wood, fiber, and jewelry. Students benefit from a close-knit, supportive campus culture centered on outdoor engagement, set within a unique, 117-acre campus that doubles as a fully designated, living arboretum. This distinctive blend of natural beauty and practical, real-world training ensures that graduates are uniquely prepared for immediate, successful careers in environmental science, creative arts, and high-demand technical trades.


Wikipedia:Haywood Community College is a public community college in Clyde, North Carolina. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System. Established in 1965, the college offers associate degree programs and online courses in programs such as forestry, fish and wildlife management, and professional crafts. The college's 120-acre (49 ha) campus includes an arboretum, a mill pond, and a working gristmill constructed by students.

Location
Clyde, NC, 28721-9901 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
156 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,011
Out-of-state COA
$23,155
Avg net price
$6,723
In-state tuition
$2,580
Out-of-state tuition
$8,724
Books & supplies
$1,216/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,638
$30–48k
$5,914
$48–75k
$8,964
$75–110k
$10,483
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,792
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,770
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000$8,627
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$18,353
Independent students
61%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
52%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
6%
Black
7%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Institutional
Endowment
$12M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$6,496/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,454
Federal loan rate
0%

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