Important Academic Statistics

Total 14,170 students attended Cape Fear Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 267 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 259 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 586 (full-time) and 965 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Cape Fear Community College is 29% and transfer-out rate is 54%. The retention rate is 10% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population14,170
Graduation Rate29%
Number of Faculty526
Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Cape Fear Community College is $8,892 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,305 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,892
Average Financial Amount$2,305

Offered Certificate Programs

Cape Fear Community College offers 74 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 739 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate420537
2 Years Certificate320202
Total740739

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Cape Fear Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 739 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 537 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 202 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 10 completers
Landscaping and Groundskeeping10
Computer and Information Sciences 31 completers
Information Technology31
Personal and Culinary Services 85 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist30
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist55
Education 15 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching15
Engineering Technology 21 completers
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician4
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology8
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician1
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1
Legal Studies 14 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal14
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 73 completers
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies10
Criminal Justice/Police Science60
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management3
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)0
Construction Trades 92 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter22
Electrician14
Building/Property Maintenance45
Plumbing Technology/Plumber11
Mechanics and Repairers 80 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology43
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician17
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician15
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 41 completers
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0
Welding Technology/Welder30
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist11
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician0
Visual and Performing Arts 13 completers
Cinematography and Film/Video Production13
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 4 completers
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant1
Medical/Clinical Assistant1
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 58 completers
Business Administration and Management23
Accounting and Finance27
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management3
Management Science5
Total537
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 7 completers
Information Technology7
Personal and Culinary Services 23 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist21
Culinary Arts/Chef Training2
Education 4 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4
Engineering Technology 1 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0
Legal Studies 6 completers
Legal Assistant/Paralegal6
Science Technologies/Technicians 1 completers
Chemical Technology/Technician1
Construction Trades 14 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter4
Electrician7
Plumbing Technology/Plumber3
Mechanics and Repairers 35 completers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology18
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician6
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician7
Precision Production Trades 10 completers
Welding Technology/Welder10
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician0
Visual and Performing Arts 9 completers
Interior Design2
Cinematography and Film/Video Production7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 78 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant15
Medical Office Management/Administration25
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant0
Medical/Clinical Assistant3
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant11
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23
Business 14 completers
Business Administration and Management0
Accounting and Finance14
Management Science0
Total202

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 14,170 students have enrolled into Cape Fear Community College. By gender, 7,016 male and 7,154 female students are attending the school.
There are 9,702 White (68.47%), 1,676 Black/African American (11.83%), 1,537 Hispanic (10.85%), 179 Asian (1.26%), and 2,590 students with other races. 28 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total14,1707,0167,154
American Indian/Native American1668086
Asian1798396
Black/African American1,676717959
Hispanic1,537656881
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander231310
White9,7025,0484,654
Two More280126154
Un-Known579287292
Non-resident Alien28622

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