Central Carolina Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Sumter, South Carolina, Central Carolina 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 Central Carolina Technical 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.

Central Carolina Technical 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, Central Carolina emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Central Carolina is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Central Carolina is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Central Carolina do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,594

Cost of attendance at Central Carolina Technical College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,016

Cost of attendance at Central Carolina Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Central Carolina Technical College received on average $6,966 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.

$6,966

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	219	61%	$4,756	$1,041,546
Other Federal Grant	219	61%	$4,810	$1,053,298
State Grant/Scholarships	343	96%	$3,933	$1,349,118
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	12	3%	$653	$7,839
Total Grant & Scholarships	346	97%	$6,966	$2,410,255

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Carolina Technical 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 Central Carolina Technical College students is 22.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.7%.

22.9%

African American 13.4% 27 students
white 31.1% 89 students
hispanic 21.7% 5 students

Service Offerings

Central Carolina Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Central Carolina Technical 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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