- 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 1,061 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,061 students
- In-state tuition: $2,426
- Out-state tuition: $8,570
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Halifax Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Halifax Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
73 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Halifax Community College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Halifax Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,061 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
215 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
846 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,061 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
215 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
846 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
53%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
31%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$35,504
$38,789
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,426 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,570 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,426
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,570
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,170
$5,846
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Halifax Community College cost?
Halifax Community College's tuition is approximately $2,426 for In-State students and $8,570 for Out-State students.
What schools are Halifax Community College often compared to?
Halifax Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Halifax Community College's ranking?
Halifax Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Halifax Community College is Southside Virginia Community College (33.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
109 Campus Drive
Alberta, VA 23821
(888) 220-7822
Alberta, VA 23821
(888) 220-7822
33.1 miles
Enrollment: 3,306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 In-state tuition: $4,155 Out-state tuition: $9,993 Minority enrollment: 52%
109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 862-1200
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 862-1200
33.6 miles
Enrollment: 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,432 Out-state tuition: $8,576 Minority enrollment: 71%
Nash Community College
Public
522 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-4011
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-4011
35.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $2,664 Out-state tuition: $8,642 Minority enrollment: 56%
Edgecombe Community College
Public
2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
37.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $2,376 Out-state tuition: $8,520 Minority enrollment: 71%
100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 569-6700
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 569-6700
41.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,219 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $4,145 Out-state tuition: $9,983 Minority enrollment: 54%
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