School Highlights
NASCAR Technical Institute serves 1,345 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,345 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
NASCAR Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
NASCAR Technical Institute
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
43 staff
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
51
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of NASCAR Technical Institute has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The NASCAR Technical Institute diversity score of 0.68 is equal to the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,345 students
2,143 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,345 students
650 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,345 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,345 students
650 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
14%
% Black
19%
22%
% White
50%
50%
% Two or more races
9%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,700
$27,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$11,173
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,821
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NASCAR Technical Institute's ranking?
NASCAR Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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