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The main campus of Cleveland Community College is in Shelby, North Carolina (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Cleveland Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to security and law enforcement, construction trades, and production trades.
Cleveland Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 3,047 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Cleveland Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cleveland Community College - established in 1965 by and for the people of Cleveland County - is a comprehensive, public two-year college and member institution of the North Carolina Community College System. The College's mission is threefold: (1) to help students achieve professional and personal goals by providing quality, accessible educational programs and services, (2) to serve as an agent for economic development by responding to the educational and training needs of business and industry, and (3) to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Cleveland County by actively participating in collaborative community initiatives."
More complete details are provided below.
Cleveland Community College
137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
General Phone: (704) 484-4000
Admissions Phone: (704) 484-4103
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 484-4096
http://www.clevelandcommunitycollege.edu
Cleveland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 51 | welding, cabinetmaking, machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 49 | electrician, plumbing |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and police, fire protection tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 24 | cosmetology |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical office management |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, electromechanical tech |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management, marketing, accounting technology, operations management, retail |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | autobody repair, HVAC |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | information technology, computer networking, computer programming, information science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 20 | clinical and medical lab science, radiation therapist |
| Office And Administration | 18 | executive secretary |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Media | 0 | radio and TV tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Cleveland Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 147 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 139 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 107 | 22 |
In 2005, Cleveland Community College had a total enrollment of 3,047 students (1,847 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 92 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shelby, 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) 484-4103
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,364 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,024 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Cleveland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 808200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 484-4096
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 35 |
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 | 36 | $39,225 | 35 | $39,897 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $39,225 | 35 | $39,897 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cleveland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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