Beaufort County Community College

5337 highway 264 east, Washington, NC, 27889 - View a map of this school Map

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Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college with a commitment to provide accessible and affordable quality education, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College. ...

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  • Beaufort County Community College
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County Beaufort County, NC -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 786 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 721 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 1,507 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 80% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 51% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,584 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 13% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,408 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 4% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $782 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 11% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,617 $3,129

School Notes:

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college with a commitment to provide accessible and affordable quality education, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.
  • Beaufort County Community College began with the operation of a practical nursing program in 1949, under the direction of the State Vocational and Adult Education Department. From 1962 to 1968, the College operated as extension units of Pitt and Lenoir Community Colleges. In December, 1967, the College was officially chartered as Beaufort County Technical Institute.
  • The vocational and technical programs of the College were complemented by a college parallel program which opened in 1968 in conjunction with East Carolina University. In 1979, community college status was granted, and since then, Beaufort County Community College has functioned as a comprehensive community college offering continuing education and awarding associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
  • When you arrive on our campus, you can expect affordable quality programs, student-oriented instructors, and accessible services. We've dedicated ourselves to creating a community college that fosters respect for your needs and optimism for your growth.
  • Beaufort County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college is a member of American Association of Community Colleges North Carolina Community College System.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • BCCC enrollment continues to rise (Washington Daily News)
    posted on November 20, 2009 at 07:26:14 am
    Wayne Fisher was on the fast track to success. The Bath resident was a plant manager at Flanders Filters in Washington. He’d had three jobs in 15 years, two of which were in engineering departments.
  • New center at Fossil Museum opens its doors (Washington Daily News)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:27:23 am
    AURORA – A new part of the Aurora Fossil Museum was dedicated Friday and named in honor of one of the museum’s longest-serving volunteers, who is also one of the town’s and Beaufort County’s leading citizens.
  • Rose named Beaufort County Idol (Washington Daily News)
    posted on November 3, 2009 at 07:26:33 am
    Amanda Rose, a student at Beaufort County Community College, was crowned the new Beaufort County Idol on Saturday during the grand finale of this year’s singing competition at the historic Turnage Theater in Washington.
  • Expo provides exposure (Washington Daily News)
    posted on October 10, 2009 at 06:26:14 am
    Maria Wilson (far right) purchases peach salsa, cranberry salsa and Hungarian pepper relish from Heather Van Staalduinen (second from left) at the Petals and Produce booth at the Beaufort County Business Expo on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Freeman honored by Ed Tech Center faculty (Washington Daily News)
    posted on October 3, 2009 at 06:26:55 am
    Jason Freeman, a senior at the Beaufort County Ed Tech Center, is the latest local student to be featured in the Beaufort County Schools/Washington Daily News Teen Spotlight.

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