Central Carolina Community College is a public 2-year college in Sanford, North Carolina with 3,237 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $5,828 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Central Carolina Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Central Carolina Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Central Carolina Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $2,741 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $8,885 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $14,877 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $5,828 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $5,828 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,049 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Central Carolina Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $37,196 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Earnings compared
Trade and career programs at Central Carolina Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 74 | $29,696 | $29,811 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 62 | n/a | $48,825 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 46 | n/a | $38,535 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 31 | $53,647 | $48,890 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 28 | $28,405 | $40,028 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 19 | $35,378 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 18 | $67,486 | $47,898 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 15 | $34,364 | $36,739 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,237 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Central Carolina Community College?
No. Central Carolina Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Central Carolina Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $2,741 for in-state students and $8,885 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $5,828 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Central Carolina Community College?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Central Carolina Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $37,196 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.