Central Piedmont Community College
Central Piedmont Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Charlotte, NC. It offers 146 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1969 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 20,375 students attended Central Piedmont Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 354 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 995 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,120 (full-time) and 1,318 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Central Piedmont Community College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 26%. The retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 20,375 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Number of Faculty | 1,349 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Central Piedmont Community College is $8,936
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
60% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,466 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,936 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,466 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Central Piedmont Community College offers 80 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, 4,292 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 55 | 0 | 4,115 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 25 | 0 | 177 |
| Total | 80 | 0 | 4,292 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Central Piedmont Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 4,292 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 4,115 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 177 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 20,375 students have enrolled into Central Piedmont Community College. By gender, 8,421 male and 11,954 female students are attending the school.
There are 7,354 White (36.09%), 5,717 Black/African American (28.06%), 3,572 Hispanic (17.53%), 1,254 Asian (6.15%), and 6,022 students with other races. 1,121 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,375 | 8,421 | 11,954 |
| American Indian/Native American | 96 | 45 | 51 |
| Asian | 1,254 | 584 | 670 |
| Black/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 More | 686 | 279 | 407 |
| Un-Known | 547 | 252 | 295 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1,121 | 438 | 683 |
Directory Information
- 1201 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
- 704-330-2722
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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