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Best Charlotte Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 26,897 students in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.

Top Ranked Charlotte, NC Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
Private for-profit
7421 E. Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28227
(980) 785-0700
| 180 students
2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 355-5043
| 550 students
Southeastern College-Charlotte
Private for-profit
207 Regency Executive Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 527-4979
| 231 students
1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 330-2722
| 24,699 students
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
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Private not-for-profit
Academic Center, 801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(866) 598-2427
| 1,237 students
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Community Colleges in Charlotte, NC (Closed)

School
Location
Students
10926 David Taylor Drive Ste 100
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 548-2300
| 420 students
4135 Southstream Blvd., Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28217
(704) 423-3100
| 319 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Charlotte, NC?
There are 5 community colleges serving 26,897 students in Charlotte, NC.
What is community college diversity score in Charlotte, NC?
Community colleges in Charlotte have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Charlotte, NC?
Community colleges in Charlotte, NC have approximately 61% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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