Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · Public two-year · Suburb: Midsize
3,764undergraduates
$7,025average net price per year
40%finish in 3 years
68%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
37 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (36 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (320 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (13)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (7 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate (11 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (33 awarded)
- Medical Office Management/Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Associate (10 awarded)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Associate (3 awarded)
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Associate (7 awarded)
- Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (16 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (12 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (75 awarded)
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (12 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (2)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Certificate (under 1 year) (23 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate (16 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (3)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (24 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (5)
- Biomedical Technology/Technician Associate (2 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (5 awarded)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Associate (12 awarded)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Information Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting and Finance Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management Associate (3 awarded)
- Office Management and Supervision Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Education (1)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded)
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Electrician Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $2,537
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $8,681
- Books and supplies
- $1,900
- Total cost living at home
- $14,913
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $4,700 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $5,543 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $6,613 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $9,407 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 70%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 67%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $8,419
- Got a grant from the college
- 25%
- Average grant from the college
- $850
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 29%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 1%
- Average amount borrowed
- $11,378
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 28%
- Finished in 3 years
- 40%
- Finished in 4 years
- 48%
- Transferred to another college
- 23%
- Came back for year two
- 68%
| Pell grant students | 37% |
|---|---|
| Neither | 43% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 194 | 44% |
| Men | 178 | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 26 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 42% |
| White | 285 | 41% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 67% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 13 | 38% (small group) |
| International | 5 | 60% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 397 | 35% | 26% |
| Started here, part-time | 267 | 25% | 22% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 208 | 30% | 41% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 288 | 31% | 36% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,764
- Undergraduates
- 3,764
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,190
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,574
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 100%
- From out of state
- 0%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 22%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 34%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Midsize
- Address
- 2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC, 28638
- County
- Caldwell County
- Part of
- North Carolina Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.