Halifax Community College
Tel:
(252)536-4221
- Halifax Community College is a public, two-year educational institution with an open-door admissions policy. The purpose of the College is to improve the quality of life and the educational and economic base of the service area. The College prepares adults for the workforce through certificate, diploma and associate degree programs as well as life-long learning opportunities. The College strives to meet the needs of the student population, business community, area industries, and public agencies by providing low-cost, geographically accessible education at convenient times.
School Highlights
- Halifax Community College serves 1,293 students (53% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
- Halifax Community College is the only community colleges within Halifax County, NC.
- The nearest community college to Halifax Community College is Southside Virginia Community College (33.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Halifax Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Halifax Community College | (NC) 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 |
| Total Faculty | 108 staff | 139 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,293 students | 2,380 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 681 students | 1,019 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 612 students | 1,361 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| % Black | 54% | 21% |
| % White | 39% | 62% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 10% | 16% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,000 | $27,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Halifax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Halifax Community College is Southside Virginia Community College (33.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 5,352 students | 33.10 Mi109 Campus Dr
Alberta, VA 23821
(888)220-7822 33.105,352 - 1,007 students | 33.60 Mi109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252)862-1200 33.601,007 - Nash Community CollegePublic3,537 students | 35.00 Mi522 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252)443-4011 35.003,537 - 2,552 students | 37.90 Mi2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252)823-5166 37.902,552 - 1,259 students | 41.10 Mi100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
(757)569-6700 41.101,259
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