Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Shelby, NC. Cleveland Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Cleveland Community College is $2,602 for North Carolina residents and $8,746 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 Cleveland CC.
- Total 1,558 students have enrolled in Cleveland CC and, of that, 326 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Cleveland CC offers 75 programs.
- The graduation rate of Cleveland CC is 32% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Cleveland Community College is $2,602 for North Carolina residents and $8,746 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 | $2,602 | $8,746 |
| 2022 | $2,602 | $8,746 |
| 2023 | $2,602 | $8,746 |
| 2024 | $2,602 | $8,746 |
| 2025 | $2,602 | $8,746 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Cleveland Community College offers 67 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 4 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Cleveland Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 20 | 1 |
| Total | 67 | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 17 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 15 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 5 |
| Electrician | 5 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 248 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 24 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 8 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 |
Student Population
Total 1,558 students have enrolled to Cleveland Community College. By gender, there are 598 male and 960 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.62 to 1.
Cleveland Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 326 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 348 | 149 | 199 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 27 | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 1,062 | 396 | 666 |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 11 | 25 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| Total | 1,558 | 598 | 960 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Cleveland Community College is 32% and the retention-rate is 20%. The average financial aid amount is $4,522 and 70% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 20% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,522 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 76 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 192 |