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Brunswick Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Bolivia, North Carolina, Brunswick Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Brunswick Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Brunswick Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Brunswick Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Brunswick Community College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 72% at Brunswick Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,532

Cost of attendance at Brunswick Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,676

Cost of attendance at Brunswick Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Brunswick Community College received on average $4,897 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,897
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 48% $4,748 $436,831
Other Federal Grant 92 48% $5,586 $513,901
State Grant/Scholarships 75 39% $2,520 $189,023
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 17% $684 $21,879
Total Grant & Scholarships 148 78% $4,897 $724,803

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brunswick Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brunswick Community College students is 39.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.6%.

39.5%

  • African American 21.4% 6 students
  • white 43.2% 60 students
  • unknown 33.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 45.4% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Brunswick Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Brunswick Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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