Central Piedmont Community College

1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204
Tel: (704)330-2722
Public | 18,234 students
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Central Piedmont Community College serves 18,234 students (46% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Central Piedmont Community College is one of 7 community colleges within Mecklenburg County, NC.

School Overview:

Central Piedmont Community College
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)
830 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 18,234 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:22 1:21
# Full-Time Students
8,465 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
9,769 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)
$2,024 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$8,168 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • In 1963, Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Center were merged to establish Central Piedmont Community College, one the first of the 58 colleges in the NC Community College System. The substantial increase in the educational and training needs of the community since 1963 have required commensurate expansion of the College's instructional programs and facilities.
  • In 1963, there were 23 degree and diploma programs; now there are more than 60, along with a comprehensive literacy program and an extensive array of corporate and continuing education offerings. In 1963, the College occupied the structures formerly used by Charlotte's Central High School. Recognizing that the Central Campus is experiencing maximum utilization, the College trustees in 1989 authorized the development of comprehensive campuses in other areas of Mecklenburg County to accommodate the ever increasing needs of the burgeoning Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.
  • The College provides educational programs and services in Business, Community Service, Health, and Technology Programs; Transfer Programs; Queens Bound Program; Basic Skills Programs; Corporate and Continuing Education; Community Service and International Programs and Services.
  • The college was fully accredited to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in 1969 by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Clinton Junior College
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