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Halifax Community College, North Carolina

Overview of Halifax Community College

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in design, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.

Halifax Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

Halifax Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Halifax Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Halifax Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Construction Trades65electrician, plumbing, masonry, property management
Mechanics And Repair53automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics
Design33interior design
Medical Assistant And Technician33phlebotomy, dental hygienist, medical lab tech
Liberal Arts30liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities
Nursing And Emergency Medicine29registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Office And Administration22office management
Medical Adminstration20medical office management
Security And Law Enforcement19criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Photography And Commercial Art14commercial art
Computer Science And Engineering12information technology, network management
Therapy And Counseling11clinical social work
Business And Management10accounting, business management
Beauty And Cosmetology9cosmetology
Production Trades8welding
Education And Teaching8elementary school teaching, early childhood education
Engineering Technician7electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech
Landscaping And Horticulture5greenhouse operations
Law4legal assistant
Conservation And Resource Management1wood science
Family And Social Work0foodservice management

Number of programs and degrees for Halifax Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year17314
Associate's degree14321
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7715

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White40%
Black56%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian2%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1916%
20-2112%
22-2410%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-3910%
40-4915%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina98%

Halifax Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time21 %

Halifax Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Halifax Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (252) 536-7220

Halifax Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

Halifax Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year33$36,32936$38,045
All faculty totalacademic year33$36,32936$38,045

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

Halifax Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work

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Halifax Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Halifax Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Halifax Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Halifax Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Halifax Community College % of degrees in design
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Halifax Community College % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Halifax Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Halifax Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Halifax Community College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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