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Central Piedmont Community College, CPCC, is a large community college, located in Charlotte, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County). The school was founded in 1963. CPCC is the result of a merger between Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Center.
CPCC has seven satellite campuses and a virtual campus, all situated in the Charlotte Metro area. It is by far the largest and most wide-ranging community college system in North Carolina and South Carolina. The school is also part of the statewide North Carolina Community College System.
A number of the CPCC graduates have gone on to become famous; they include Cindy Castano, producer of National Geographic documentaries including the Emmy Award winning ‘Stalking Leopards’ and Tom Fisher, a renowned visionary in the areas of Internet, eCommerce and High Tech sectors.
Central Piedmont Community College is found in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Central Piedmont Community College.
The school is known for its programs in production trades.
Central Piedmont Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 16,636 in 2005 at the school. A large number of students at Central Piedmont Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Piedmont Community College
1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
General Phone: (704) 330-2722
Admissions Phone: (704) 330-2722
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 330-6942
http://www.cpcc.edu
Central Piedmont Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 444 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 160 | medical assistant, mental health services tech, dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, medical lab assistant, cardiovascular tech, cytotechnologist |
| Business And Management | 108 | business management, accounting technology, international business, retail, human resources |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 92 | network management, computer programming, information technology, webmastering, database administration, computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 90 | surveying tech, computer tech courses, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical drafting |
| Production Trades | 74 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Mechanics And Repair | 73 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Law | 61 | legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 52 | chef training |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | fire protection tech, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | medical records tech, medical office management |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | child care management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 25 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 24 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Office And Administration | 20 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 19 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Construction Trades | 18 | electrician |
| Media | 12 | printing equipment operation |
| Design | 11 | interior design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture, turf management |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering management, electrical engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Piedmont Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 903 | 54 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 425 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 91 | 20 |
In 2005, Central Piedmont Community College had a total enrollment of 16,636 students (9,647 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 330-2722
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,434 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,194 |
| Books and supplies | $ 756 |
Financial Aid:
Central Piedmont Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 330-6942
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 132 | 154 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 132 | $45,508 | 154 | $44,449 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $45,508 | 154 | $44,449 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Piedmont Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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