Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Wilmington, NC. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $8,892 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 14,170 and it offers 71 programs(7 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Cape Fear Community College is $8,892 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Cape Fear Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,305 (exclude student loans).
CFCC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,892
Average Financial Amount$2,305

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Cape Fear Community College offers 71 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 2,338 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Cape Fear Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate390733
2 Years Certificate320230
Total7102,338

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 733 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 230 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,375 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 23 completers-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping23-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 67 completers-
Information Technology67-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 73 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist26-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist0-
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor1-
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)46-
Education [+] 15 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching15-
Engineering Technology [+] 78 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology15-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician5-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)4-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician7-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician24-
Legal Studies [+] 27 completers$22,900
Legal Assistant/Paralegal27-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 79 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies9-
Criminal Justice/Police Science62-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management8-
Construction Trades [+] 93 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter1-
Electrician24-
Building/Property Maintenance60-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 105 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology42-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician38-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician22-
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 94 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant21-
Welding Technology/Welder65-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician8-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 18 completers-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production18-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 completers-
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant0-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide4-
Business [+] 56 completers-
Business Administration and Management18-
Accounting and Finance24-
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management9-
Management Science5-
Total733
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Information Technology6-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 32 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist28-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training4-
Education [+] 0 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)0-
Legal Studies [+] 5 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal5-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0 completers-
Chemical Technology/Technician0-
Construction Trades [+] 17 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter7-
Electrician4-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 33 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology17-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician3-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician10-
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 19 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder16-
Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 15 completers-
Interior Design6-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 90 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant16-
Medical Office Management/Administration41-
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant0-
Medical/Clinical Assistant0$35,200
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant6-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)2-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training25-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Business Administration and Management4-
Accounting and Finance8-
Management Science1-
Total230
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 20 completers-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping2-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant18-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Information Technology24-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 13 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist3-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef6-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training4-
Education [+] 3 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3-
Engineering [+] 9 completers-
Pre-Engineering9-
Engineering Technology [+] 37 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician3-
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)6-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician7-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician9-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 9 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation4-
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation5-
Legal Studies [+] 4 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal4-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 933 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies820-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)113-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 24 completers-
Marine Sciences24-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 7 completers-
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician2-
Chemical Technology/Technician5-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 16 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8-
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician5-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management2-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism1-
Construction Trades [+] 25 completers-
Electrician6-
Building/Property Maintenance19-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 11 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5-
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician6-
Precision Production Trades [+] 10 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 24 completers-
Interior Design14-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 169 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0-
Medical Office Management/Administration22-
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant0-
Medical/Clinical Assistant6-
Occupational Therapist Assistant20-
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)16-
Surgical Technology/Technologist5-
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician7-
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer18-
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)2-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse69-
Business [+] 37 completers-
Business Administration and Management22-
Accounting2-
Accounting and Finance8-
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management4-
Management Science1-
Total1,375

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 14,170 students are attending at Cape Fear Community College. There are 267 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 259 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 (4.17%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 586 (full-time) and 965 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Cape Fear Community College is 29% and transfer-out rate is 54%. The retention rate is 10% at the school.
CFCC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population14,170
Graduation Rate29%
Number of Faculty526
Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1

Student Population at CFCC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 13,059 students enrolled into Cape Fear Community College. By gender, 6,233 male and 6,826 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Cape Fear Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Cape Fear Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total13,0596,2336,826
Full-time3,7601,8881,872
Part-tme9,2994,3454,954
There are 8,953 White (68.56%), 1,584 Black/African American (12.13%), 1,387 Hispanic (10.62%), 189 Asian (1.45%), and 2,311 students with other races attending Cape Fear Community College. 36 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Cape Fear Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total13,0596,2336,826
American Indian/Native American1467670
Asian18985104
Black/African American1,584661923
Hispanic1,387582805
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander221111
White8,9534,4764,477
Two More285112173
Un-Known457216241
Non-resident Alien361422
Cape Fear Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
4,632 students (35.47% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 5,618 students (43.02% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Cape Fear Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Cape Fear Community College
Number of Students
Total13,059
Enrolled Online Exclusively4,632
Enrolled Some Online Courses5,618
Not in Online Courses2,809
By age range, at Cape Fear Community College, 3,064 students are aged 20 to 24 (23.46% of total students), 4,497 students are aged below 20 (34.44%), 1,020 students are aged above 50 (13.35%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Cape Fear Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total13,0596,2336,826
Under 181,8937801,113
Age 18-192,6041,1941,410
Age 20-211,712775937
Age 22-241,352609743
Age 25-291,464706758
Age 30-341,096576520
Age 35-39767390377
Age 40-491,139610529
Age 50-64872510362
Over 641487276
Age Un-Known12111

Directory and Accreditation Information

Cape Fear Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Cape Fear Community College.
411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC
910-362-7000

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