Haywood Community College is a public 2-year college in Clyde, North Carolina with 849 undergraduates. It has open admission and graduates 35% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Haywood Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Haywood 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.
Haywood Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $2,647 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $8,791 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $11,384 |
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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Haywood Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 35% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $39,851 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Earnings compared
Trade and career programs at Haywood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate | 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 17 | n/a | $51,107 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 849 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 7 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Haywood Community College?
No. Haywood Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Haywood Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $2,647 for in-state students and $8,791 for out-of-state students.
What is the graduation rate at Haywood Community College?
35% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Haywood Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $39,851 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.