- As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, Coastal Carolina Community College provides opportunities for quality post-secondary education, workforce training and lifelong learning for the civilian and military population of Onslow County, within the limits of available resources. Coastal values academic excellence, focuses on learning outcomes and student success, provides leadership for community cooperation and actively promotes the economic development of Onslow County.
School Highlights
Coastal Carolina Community College serves 3,659 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,659 students
- In-state tuition: $2,334
- Out-state tuition: $8,478
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Coastal Carolina Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 187 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Coastal Carolina Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1957
Campus Size
98 acres
Total Faculty
187 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Coastal Carolina Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Coastal Carolina Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,659 students
2,143 students
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Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,621 students
650 students
Showing 2018–2025. Show full history, 2007–2025 (no data for 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020)
# Part-Time Students
2,038 students
1,493 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,659 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,621 students
650 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2007–2025 (no data for 2009, 2015, 2017 and 2020)
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,038 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
18%
22%
% White
56%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
37%
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 2007–2025 (no data for 2009 and 2016)
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,014
$38,789
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2008–2023 (no data for 2009, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,334 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,478 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,334
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,478
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
79%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2007–2025 (no data for 2009, 2015, 2020 and 2024)
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,375
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$6,000
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- In the fall of 1963, the Onslow County Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. J. Paul Tyndall, asked the Onslow County Commissioners to purchase 40 acres of property on U.S. Highway 17 for the establishment of an industrial education center. The newly established Onslow Industrial Education Center was a unit of the Lenior County Technical Institute. In 1972, with the dedication of the Hugh A. Ragsdale Building, the Board of Trustees started the relocation of the college to a new campus on Western Boulevard. For several years thereafter, the college operated on a split-campus until relocation was completed in 1978. Located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, home to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Coastal recognizes that we serve two very distinct communities - a proud military community, rich with tradition and reverence for our American heritage, and an equally proud civilian community, who remain steadfast and solid amidst constant change. Coastal Carolina Community College provides Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates, Lifelong Learning, Workforce Development, Personal and Cultural Enrichment, Customized Training, Comprehensive Student Support, Developmental Education and Adult Basic Skills, an aggressive Program of Economic Development and accessible education including Distance Learning. Coastal Carolina Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coastal Carolina Community College cost?
Coastal Carolina Community College's tuition is approximately $2,334 for In-State students and $8,478 for Out-State students.
What is Coastal Carolina Community College's ranking?
Coastal Carolina Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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