- Craven Community College, a public two-year college with an open-door admissions policy, provides programs to meet the diverse needs of our community through a variety of delivery systems, including distance education, by providing education, training, and retraining for the workforce; basic skills and literacy education; technical and college transfer programs; services to and partnerships with business and industry to promote economic development in a global environment and services to communities, organizations, and individuals to enrich the quality of life.
School Highlights
Craven Community College serves 3,103 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,103 students
- In-state tuition: $1,847
- Out-state tuition: $6,455
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Craven Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 142 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Craven 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
Colors
Blue and Green
Total Faculty
142 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Craven Community College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Craven Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,103 students
1,887 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
862 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
2,241 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,103 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
862 students
650 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,241 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
16%
22%
% White
56%
50%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,847 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,455 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,847
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,455
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,251
$10,994
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,375
$5,625
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
- Craven Community College is a public, two-year comprehensive community college located in beautiful and historic eastern North Carolina. Craven Community College is a 3,000-student, two-campus institution located in historic Craven County, North Carolina. We offer a wide range of curriculum, continuing education and basic skills programs. Our New Bern and Havelock campuses also are dynamic places where neighbors and visitors come together to learn, to share and to stay involved. The first Craven County adult education classes, funded through the Lenoir IEC, were held at Brinson Memorial School in 1961. Two of the first classes illustrated the workforce development focus of the IEC's: a blueprint reading course offered for the employees of Riverside Iron Works, and basic electronics course comprised primarily of employees from the local telephone company. From these humble roots, Craven Community College was born. In April 1971, the College moved into its new two-building campus on Racetrack Road with an enrollment of 350 curriculum students and 384 continuing education students. That December, the College received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Craven Community College cost?
Craven Community College's tuition is approximately $1,847 for In-State students and $6,455 for Out-State students.
What is Craven Community College's ranking?
Craven Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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