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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute

2855 Hickory Blvd., Hudson, NC, 28638

Tel: (828)726-2200

Public | 4,965 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute serves 4,965 students (45% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equalto than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is the only community colleges within Caldwell County, NC.

The nearest community college is Catawba Valley Community College (15.5 miles away).

School Overview:	Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	237 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	4,965 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:21	1:21
# Full-Time Students	2,258 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	2,707 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	-	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	-	6%
% Black	-	15%
% White	-	62%
% Two or more races	-	2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$1,872	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$8,016	$8,679

School Notes:

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public, comprehensive post-secondary institution whose primary service area is Caldwell and Watauga counties. Operating under the legal framework of the State of North Carolina and in partnership with the North Carolina Community College System, CCC and TI is an open door institution which values the diversity of its constituencies and offers equal opportunities.
In 1964, the college first opened its doors as Caldwell Technical Institute with the employment of Dr. H. Edwin Beam as its first president. Health occupations courses were offered in 1965 with the college's first facilities occupied in 1967. Three years later, the institution's name was changed to Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute as the college transfer program was implemented. Appointed president in 1984, Dr. Eric B. McKeithan was instrumental in further growth of the college as the Watauga Campus opened in 1987. The Job Training Center and Broyhill Civic Center were added to the Caldwell Campus a few years later.
Today CCC&TI offers over 100 curriculum programs and a variety of continuing education options. Celebrating more than 40 years of service, the college continues to make strides as the educational leader of the community.
The faculty and staff of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute are committed to providing an environment conducive to student success through institutional integrity, ethical practices, and an expectation of excellence. The institution provides leadership during social, economic, and cultural transitions through teaching, promoting lifelong learning, improving the quality of life, and fostering academic and civic enrichment. We are dedicated to educating a workforce prepared for a rapidly changing global economy.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Diploma, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Science programs have been approved by the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges and the State Board of Community Colleges.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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