- The College`s mission is to help students achieve professional and personal goals by providing quality, accessible educational programs and services; to serve as an agent for economic development by responding to the educational and training needs of business and industry, and to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Cleveland County by actively participating in collaborative community initiatives.
School Highlights
Cleveland Community College serves 2,425 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is higher than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,425 students
- In-state tuition: $2,526
- Out-state tuition: $8,670
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cleveland Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 251 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Cleveland Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
251 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cleveland Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cleveland Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,425 students
1,993 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
796 students
644 students
# Part-Time Students
1,629 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
180 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
796 students
644 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,629 students
1,404 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
19%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
68%
54%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2903%
0.3863%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5387%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,000
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,526 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,670 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,526
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,670
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Cleveland Community College established in 1965 by and for the people of Cleveland County is a comprehensive, public two-year college and member institution of the North Carolina Community College System. Programs of study include college transfer Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees; Associate in Applied Science degrees; Associate in General Education degree; technical and vocational diplomas and certificates. Support services include academic advisement, developmental support, library/media services, and instructional technology. Cleveland Community College's transfer program includes many courses designed to prepare students for upper division study in such fields as business, education, engineering, dentistry, law, and medicine. Cleveland Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cleveland Community College cost?
Cleveland Community College's tuition is approximately $2,526 for In-State students and $8,670 for Out-State students.
What is Cleveland Community College's ranking?
Cleveland Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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The nearest community college to Cleveland Community College is Gaston College (17.2 miles away)
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