Weldon, North Carolina is home to Halifax Community College. Weldon is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Halifax Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in design, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Halifax Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 1,484 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Halifax Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Halifax Community College
100 College Drive
Weldon, NC 27890
General Phone: (252) 536-4221
Admissions Phone: (252) 536-7220
Financial Aid Phone: (252) 536-7223
http://www.halifaxcc.edu
Halifax Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 65 | electrician, plumbing, masonry, property management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 53 | automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Design | 33 | interior design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 33 | phlebotomy, dental hygienist, medical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 22 | office management |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical office management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | information technology, network management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | clinical social work |
| Business And Management | 10 | accounting, business management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 9 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 5 | greenhouse operations |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | wood science |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | foodservice management |
Number of programs and degrees for Halifax Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 173 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 143 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 15 |
In 2005, Halifax Community College had a total enrollment of 1,484 students (1,048 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Weldon, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (252) 536-7220
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,104 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Halifax Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 798600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (252) 536-7223
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 33 | $36,329 | 36 | $38,045 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $36,329 | 36 | $38,045 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Greenhouse Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
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 Halifax Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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Construction Trades
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