NASCAR Technical Institute

220 Byers Creek Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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:

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
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

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

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,345 students
650 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,345 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,345 students
650 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% 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%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$62,466
$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

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
79%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

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, Highest median earnings 10 years after entry and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,345 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,915 per year for in-state students and $9,508 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Durham Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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