Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Wilmington, NC. Cape Fear Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Cape Fear Community College is $2,748 for North Carolina residents and $8,892 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at CFCC.
- Total 14,082 students have enrolled in CFCC and, of that, 4,436 students enrolled online exclusively.
- CFCC offers 130 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of CFCC is 34% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Cape Fear Community College is $2,748 for North Carolina residents and $8,892 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,748 | $8,892 |
| 2022 | $2,748 | $8,892 |
| 2023 | $2,748 | $8,892 |
| 2024 | $2,748 | $8,892 |
| 2025 | $2,748 | $8,892 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Cape Fear Community College offers 130 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 8 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Cape Fear Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 56 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 32 | 1 |
| Total | 130 | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical Office Management/Administration | 33 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 26 |
| Interior Design | 24 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 22 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 791 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 171 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | 29 |
| Marine Sciences | 22 |
Student Population
Total 14,082 students have enrolled to Cape Fear Community College. By gender, there are 6,676 male and 7,406 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.90 to 1.
Cape Fear Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 4,436 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 125 | 57 | 68 |
| Asian | 192 | 85 | 107 |
| Black or African American | 1,589 | 698 | 891 |
| Hispanic | 1,792 | 756 | 1,036 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 45 | 16 | 29 |
| White | 9,133 | 4,518 | 4,615 |
| Two or More Races | 383 | 156 | 227 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 785 | 379 | 406 |
| Total | 14,082 | 6,676 | 7,406 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Cape Fear Community College is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 2%. The average financial aid amount is $4,651 and 23% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,651 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 269 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 615 |