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Best North Carolina Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 75 community colleges serving 309,525 students in North Carolina (60 public colleges and 15 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in North Carolina 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 (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Fayetteville Technical Community College, Bladen Community College, and Brevard College.
The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 48%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(NC) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
3%
Hispanic
13%
Black
21%
White
52%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
5%
North Carolina All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked North Carolina Community Colleges (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
2201 Hull Rd
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(910) 678-8400
| 10,233 students
Bladen Community College
Public
7418 NC Hwy 41 West
Dublin, NC 28332
(910) 879-5500
| 1,459 students
Brevard College
Private not-for-profit
One Brevard College Drive
Brevard, NC 28712
(828) 641-0641
| 782 students
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences Photo
Private not-for-profit
401 Medical Park Drive
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 403-1555
| 637 students
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 355-5043
| 550 students
Louisburg College
Private not-for-profit
501 N. Main St.
Louisburg, NC 27549
(919) 496-2521
| 437 students
Mayland Community College
Public
200 Mayland Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-7351
| 1,114 students
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
Private for-profit
3725 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(910) 354-1900
| 259 students
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville
Private for-profit
105 New Frontier Way
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 478-4300
| 175 students
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh
Private for-profit
3901 Capital Blvd Ste 151
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 723-2820
| 354 students
Montgomery Community College
Public
1011 Page St
Troy, NC 27371
(910) 898-9600
| 1,137 students
NASCAR Technical Institute
Private for-profit
220 Byers Creek Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
(877) 201-2597
| 1,211 students
Pamlico Community College
Public
5049 Hwy 306 South
Grantsboro, NC 28529
(252) 249-1851
| 511 students
Southeastern College-Charlotte
Private for-profit
207 Regency Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 527-4979
| 231 students
Stanly Community College
Public
141 College Drive
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 982-0121
| 3,396 students
Alamance Community College
Public
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2002
| 6,107 students
340 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-1921
| 9,275 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
Private for-profit
7421 E. Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 785-0700
| 180 students
5337 US Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-6194
| 2,492 students
Blue Ridge Community College
Public
180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 694-1700
| 3,991 students
Brunswick Community College
Public
50 College Rd
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 755-7300
| 2,295 students
2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, NC 28638
(828) 726-2200
| 4,721 students
Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College Photo - CFCC's Union Station Building is one of the college's newest facilities in downtown Wilmington.
Public
411 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-7000
| 22,750 students
Carteret Community College
Public
3505 Arendell St
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 222-6000
| 2,135 students
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-7000
| 5,758 students
1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-5401
| 6,905 students
1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 330-2722
| 24,699 students
Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College Photo - Cleveland Community College
Public
137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 669-4081
| 3,741 students
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-1221
| 4,860 students
College of the Albemarle
College of the Albemarle Photo - COA Campus
Public
1208 N Road St
Elizabeth City, NC 27906
(252) 335-0821
| 3,160 students
Craven Community College
Public
800 College Ct
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-7200
| 3,583 students
297 DCC Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 249-8186
| 4,991 students
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 536-7200
| 7,235 students
Edgecombe Community College
Public
2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
| 2,075 students
2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 723-0371
| 11,161 students
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Community Colleges in North Carolina (Closed)

School
Location
Students
5520 Dillard Drive, Suite 100
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 233-2520
| 278 students
10926 David Taylor Drive Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 548-2300
| 420 students
4135 Southstream Blvd., Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 423-3100
| 319 students
4050 Piedmont Parkway, Ste 110
High Point, NC 27265
(336) 819-5900
| 426 students
1021 WH Smith Blvd Ste 102
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 215-2000
| 353 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in North Carolina?
There are 75 community colleges serving 309,525 students in North Carolina.
How much do community colleges cost in North Carolina?
The average tuition for community colleges in North Carolina 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.
What are the top ranked community colleges in North Carolina?
The top-ranked community colleges in North Carolina include Fayetteville Technical Community College, Bladen Community College, and Brevard College.
What is community college acceptance rate in North Carolina?
The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in North Carolina?
Community colleges in North Carolina have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in North Carolina?
Community colleges in North Carolina have approximately 48% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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