- 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 4,860 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,860 students
- In-state tuition: $2,334
- Out-state tuition: $8,478
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 420 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Coastal Carolina Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
420 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coastal Carolina Community College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Coastal Carolina Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,860 students
2,579 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,960 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
2,900 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
486 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,960 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,900 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
57%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,300
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary based on residency status and course load; refer to the college's website for detailed information.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,375
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$6,000
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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