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Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College, or CFCC, was founded in 1958. With over 26,000 students enrolling every year, it is one of the largest community colleges in North Carolina. The college offers over 60 technical and health care degree programs. CFCC also offers a number of distance learning courses for the benefit of remote students.

The athletic teams of Cape Fear Community College are known as the Sea Devils. There are separate men’s teams for basketball, golf and soccer, and women’s teams for golf, soccer and volleyball. The official colors of the CFCC teams are royal blue and light blue.

Overview of Cape Fear Community College

CFCC is found in Wilmington, NC. Wilmington is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at CFCC.

CFCC Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 7,570 in 2007 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting CFCC

Cape Fear Community College
411 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401-3910
General Phone: (910) 362-7000
http://www.cfcc.edu

CFCC Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts433liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, language translation
Transportation87truck and bus driver
Engineering Technician84computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, electromechanical instrument tech, instrumentation tech, industrial production tech
Security And Law Enforcement73criminal justice and police
Medical Support And Technology72clinical and medical lab science, radiation therapist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine69registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management66business management, accounting technology
Mechanics And Repair60diesel mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic
Beauty And Cosmetology56cosmetology, facial treatment, personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor, aesthetician and skin care
Construction Trades42electrician, carpentry
Hospitality22hotel management
Education And Teaching22early childhood education
Cooking And Culinary Arts20chef training
Science17oceanography
Design15interior design
Production Trades15machine shop assistant, welding
Office And Administration12executive secretary
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy11occupational therapist assistant
Computer Science And Engineering10information technology
Medical Administration9medical transcription
Law8legal assistant
Photography And Commercial Art5cinematography
Landscaping And Horticulture2landscaping

Number of programs and degrees for CFCC in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree73629
Award of less than 1 academic year30931
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years16523

CFCC Student Body

In 2007, CFCC had a total enrollment of 7,570 students (4,620 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black16%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1925%
20-2120%
22-2416%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-394%
40-495%
50-643%
65+0%

CFCC Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time43 %

CFCC Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

CFCC Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,414
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,536
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
CFCC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 532000)

CFCC Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track116124

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year116$46,240124$45,425
All faculty totalacademic year116$46,240124$45,425

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

CFCC Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total15520
Basketball12012
All Other Sports358

CFCC Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

CFCC Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets CFCC Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%CFCC Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%CFCC Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%CFCC Number of students
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%CFCC % of degrees in engineering technician
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%CFCC Male % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 20%CFCC Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers athletic scholarships

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