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Craven Community College is located in New Bern, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1965 as an extension of Lenoir Community College. The college has two other campuses. One is located in Havelock, Cunningham Boulevard, and the other campus is the MCAS Cherry Point campus. The college offers degrees, certificate, and diplomas in diverse areas of study including physical education, nursing, criminal justice, mathematics, and biology.
Students participate in various college sports such as basketball, baseball, bowling, scrabble, spades, and quiz bowl. Students have access to a large number of clubs and organizations including Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Rotaract Club, and Book Society.
Craven Community College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in New Bern, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Craven Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Craven Community College often study liberal arts.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Craven Community College offers classes to 3,032 students (2,430 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Craven Community College, a public two year college with an open door admissions policy, meets the diverse learning needs of our community through a variety of delivery systems by providing:
*education, training, and retraining for the workforce; basic skills and literacy education; technical and college transfer programs
*services to and partnerships with business and industry to promote economic development in a global environment
*services to communities, organizations, and individuals to enrich the quality of life."
More complete details are provided below.
Craven Community College
800 College Ct
New Bern, NC 28562-4900
General Phone: (252) 638-7200
http://www.cravencc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 159 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Medical Administration | 73 | medical office management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 62 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 33 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 23 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Mechanics and Repair | 23 | aircraft maintenance, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer networking, information technology, computer security, information science, computer programming, network management |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, accounting, marketing, operations management, banking |
| Medical Support and Technology | 14 | medical assistant |
| Production Trades | 14 | welding, tool and die tech, machine shop assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child development |
| Office and Administration | 8 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Craven Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 323 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 128 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Craven Community College had a total enrollment of 3,032 students (2,430 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 83% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Bern, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,088 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,679 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid:
Craven Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 679900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 42 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 34 | $48,153 | 42 | $48,036 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $48,153 | 42 | $48,036 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Craven Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | 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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