Cape Fear Community College
School Highlights
Cape Fear Community College serves 8,629 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,629 students
- In-state tuition: $2,425
- Out-state tuition: $8,569
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cape Fear Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 910 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.
Cape Fear Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
910 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cape Fear Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Cape Fear Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,629 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,980 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
5,649 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
10%
21%
% White
70%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
College Completion Rate
23%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,600
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,425 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,569 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,425
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,569
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$12,026
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,625
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Cape Fear Community College has several locations in New Hanover and Pender counties. The largest campus is the Wilmington Campus is located in historic downtown Wilmington n the banks of the Cape Fear River. CFCC's North Campus is located in Castle Hayne, which is home to many of the college's technical and vocational programs. The College also has two Pender County facilities located in Burgaw and Surf City. Day and evening classes are offered at all campuses. Every year, over 27,000 people take classes at Cape Fear Community College. Students can train for a new career in one of CFCC's technical programs or earn a two-year college transfer degree to continue their education at a four-year institution. CFCC also offers a wide variety of adult education and continuing education classes for lifelong learning. CFCC has over 60 technical programs in a wide range of areas to give students hands-on training to get a job right after graduation. In CFCC's very popular college transfer program, students can earn the first two years of a bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost of attending a four-year college or university. Better yet, when they successfully complete their two-year degree, CFCC graduates can transfer to any four-year college or university in North Carolina. CFCC also offers hundreds of continuing education courses as well. Free programs include basic skills, adult literacy, GED preparation, job skills preparation, adult high school and English as a second language. In the college's Center for Business, Industry and Government, low-cost classes are offered in computer training, construction, foreign languages, leadership and management. The B.I.G. Center even runs customized seminars and specialized for individual businesses. Cape Fear Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. CFCC is one of the oldest and largest members of the North Carolina Community College System.
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