Cleveland Community College

137 S Post Rd, Shelby, NC, 28152-6224
Tel: (704)484-4000
Public | 4,029 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Cleveland Community College serves 4,029 students (46% 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 32% of the student body.
  • Cleveland Community College is the only community colleges within Cleveland County, NC.

School Overview:

Cleveland 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)
188 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 4,029 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:21 1:21
# Full-Time Students
1,862 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students
2,167 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan
- 1%
% Asian
- 2%
% Hawaiian
- 1%
% Hispanic
2% 6%
% Black
29% 15%
% White
68% 62%
% Two or more races
1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$1,873 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)
$8,017 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Cleveland Community College – established in 1965 by and for the people of Cleveland County – is a comprehensive, public two-year college and member institution of the North Carolina Community College System.
  • Programs of study include college transfer Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees; Associate in Applied Science degrees; Associate in General Education degree; technical and vocational diplomas and certificates. Support services include academic advisement, developmental support, library/media services, and instructional technology.
  • Cleveland Community College's transfer program includes many courses designed to prepare students for upper division study in such fields as business, education, engineering, dentistry, law, and medicine.
  • Cleveland Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

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