Craven Community College

800 College Ct
New Bern, NC 28562
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 3,583 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,583 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,847
  • Out-state tuition: $6,455
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Craven Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 335 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Craven Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
335 staff
256 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Craven Community College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Craven Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,583 students
2,542 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
792 students
766 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,791 students
1,813 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Craven Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of North Carolina.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
358 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
792 students
766 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,791 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Craven Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
17%
21%
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% White
58%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Craven Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
4%
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3886%
0.3684%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$27,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Craven Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Carolina by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,455
$9,508
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Craven Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,251
$10,994
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Craven Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,375
$5,625
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Craven Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
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

  • 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,583 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,847
  • Out-state tuition: $6,455
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,915 per year for in-state students and $9,508 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Gaston College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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