Best New Hanover County Community Colleges (2021)
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 10,245 students in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 19:1.
Top New Hanover County Community Colleges (2021)
- College Location Students
- 411 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 362-7000 8,378 students - Platt College-Miller-Motte-WilmingtonPrivate for-profit5000 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 392-4660 1,867 students
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