Central Piedmont Community College
Central Piedmont Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Charlotte, NC. Central Piedmont Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 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 Central Piedmont CC.
- Total 20,375 students have enrolled in Central Piedmont CC and, of that, 7,476 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Central Piedmont CC offers 163 programs and 5 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Central Piedmont CC is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792 for North Carolina residents and $8,936 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 | $2,792 | $8,936 |
| 2022 | $2,792 | $8,936 |
| 2023 | $2,792 | $8,936 |
| 2024 | $2,792 | $8,936 |
| 2025 | $2,792 | $8,936 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Central Piedmont Community College offers 146 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Central Piedmont Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 66 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 25 | 0 |
| Total | 146 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 29 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 22 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 18 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
| Interior Design | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,341 |
| Business Administration and Management | 80 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 73 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 50 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 42 |
Student Population
Total 20,375 students have enrolled to Central Piedmont Community College. By gender, there are 8,421 male and 11,954 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.70 to 1.
Central Piedmont Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 7,476 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 | 96 | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 1,254 | 584 | 670 |
| Black or African American | 5,717 | 1,989 | 3,728 |
| Hispanic | 3,572 | 1,456 | 2,116 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| White | 7,354 | 3,364 | 3,990 |
| Two or More Races | 686 | 279 | 407 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 547 | 252 | 295 |
| Total | 20,375 | 8,421 | 11,954 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Central Piedmont Community College is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 26%. The average financial aid amount is $3,466 and 60% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 70% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,466 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 354 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 1,120 |