Central Piedmont Community College

1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
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  • Central Piedmont Community College is an innovative and comprehensive college that advances the life-long educational development of students consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community.
School Highlights
Central Piedmont Community College serves 19,957 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Central Piedmont Community College is one of 4 community colleges within Mecklenburg County, NC.
The nearest community college to Central Piedmont Community College is King's College (0.5 miles away).

Top Placements

Central Piedmont Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 662 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Piedmont Community College(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty662 staff139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Central Piedmont Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 27:1 over five years.
The Central Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment19,957 students2,380 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio30:119:1
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# Full-Time Students6,788 students1,019 students
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# Part-Time Students13,169 students1,361 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
8%
6%
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% Black
25%
21%
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% White
53%
62%
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
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% Non Resident races
4%
1%
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% Unknown races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.640.56
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College Completion Rate
11%
16%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,600$27,500
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,664 is less than the state average of $3,911. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,808 is less than the state average of $9,514. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,664$3,911
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,808$9,514
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid72%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,000
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Central Piedmont Community College is King's College (0.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • King's College
    Private, for profit
    395 students | 0.50 Mi322 Lamar Avenue
    Charlotte,  NC  28204
    (704) 372-0266     0.50395
  • Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
    Private, non-profit
    2,255 students | 1.00 MiAcademic Center, 801 West Trade Street
    Charlotte,  NC  28202
    (980) 598-1000     1.002,255
  • Carolinas College of Health Sciences
    Public
    486 students | 1.30 Mi1200 Blythe Blvd
    Charlotte,  NC  28203
    (704) 355-5043     1.30486
  • Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
    Private, non-profit
    448 students | 20.10 Mi401 Medical Park Drive
    Concord,  NC  28025
    (704) 403-1555     20.10448
  • Gaston College
    Public
    5,777 students | 20.90 Mi201 Hwy 321 S
    Dallas,  NC  28034
    (704) 922-6200     20.905,777
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 19,957 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,664
  • Out-state tuition: $8,808
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,911 per year for in-state students and $9,514 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,515 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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