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Coastal Carolina Community College

Coastal Carolina Community College

Coastal Carolina Community College is a comprehensive community college located in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Originally established in 1963 as a satellite center for Lenoir County Technical Institute, the college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Coastal is known for its continuing education and distance learning programs.

Coastal college’s campus boasts an active student life. There are several student clubs and organizations which include the Student Government Association (SGA), Phi Theta Kappa, and many more. The college offers a wide variety of need based financial aid students.

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Overview of Coastal Carolina Community College

Coastal Carolina Community College is found in Jacksonville, NC. Jacksonville is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Coastal Carolina Community College.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in security and law enforcement.

Coastal Carolina Community College Selectivity

Coastal Carolina Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Students numbered 4,349 in 2007 at Coastal Carolina Community College.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Coastal Carolina Community College

Coastal Carolina Community College
444 Western Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546-6816
General Phone: (910) 455-1221
http://www.coastal.cc.nc.us

Coastal Carolina Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts241liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine69registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Security And Law Enforcement67fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair66automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC, electrical maintenance and repair
Medical Support And Technology63dental hygienist, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical lab tech
Beauty And Cosmetology30cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor
Medical Administration20medical office management
Business And Management18accounting, business management
Computer Science And Engineering18computer programming, information technology, network management, information science
Education And Teaching17early childhood education
Law12legal assistant
Family And Social Work10child development
Office And Administration9office management
Engineering Technician8architectural engineering tech
Construction Trades5electrician
Production Trades5welding

Number of programs and degrees for Coastal Carolina Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree42320
Award of less than 1 academic year12317
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11215

Student Body

In 2007, Coastal Carolina Community College had a total enrollment of 4,349 students (2,441 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White66%
Black19%
Hispanic9%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1918%
20-2119%
22-2416%
25-2917%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina97%

Coastal Carolina Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time32 %

Coastal Carolina Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, 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.

Coastal Carolina Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,374
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,496
Books and supplies$ 1,280

Financial Aid:
Coastal Carolina Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 531600)

Coastal Carolina Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6575

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year65$43,86375$42,563
All faculty totalacademic year65$43,86375$42,563

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

Coastal Carolina Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

Coastal Carolina Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Coastal Carolina Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Coastal Carolina Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 14%Coastal Carolina Community College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Coastal Carolina Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Coastal Carolina Community College Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Coastal Carolina Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Coastal Carolina Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Coastal Carolina Community College Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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

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