- 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 3,571 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is same as the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,571 students
- In-state tuition: $2,334
- Out-state tuition: $8,478
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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
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
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
420 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coastal Carolina Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Coastal Carolina Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,571 students
1,993 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
1,535 students
644 students
# Part-Time Students
2,036 students
1,349 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
356 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,535 students
644 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,036 students
1,404 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
27 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
18%
19%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
58%
54%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3163%
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)
$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
% 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: 2023 (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: Average community college minority breakdown.
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