Central Piedmont Community College
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. CPCC was established back in 1963 as the result of a merger between Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Center. There are various workplace learning programs where students can gain the professional skills that they need to achieve success in their desired career paths. There will be associate’s degree programs for students to pursue as well as certificate programs. Students can also expect a very thorough online learning experience when signing up for this school. The virtual campus at CPCC is highly renowned and the school also has six satellite campuses in the Charlotte area for the convenience of all students.
The CPCC nursing program is an associate’s degree in nursing program. Nursing students are taught how to work individually and they are also taught how to be an important part of a team of medical professionals. All nursing students will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to provide dynamic health care to patients in a number of different medical environments. Graduates of this two-year program will be ready to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. This nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students19,100 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate55% |
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Cleveland Community College
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South Piedmont Community College
38 miles away |
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Mitchell Community College
39 miles away |
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Catawba Valley Community College
42 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/2014 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $76/credit | |
| In State Students | $76/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 60% of Central Piedmont Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 49% | $4,362 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $648 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,417 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $1,677 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 2% | $7,693 |
$6,369
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,979 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,335 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,765 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,448 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
19,100
Undergrads
0
Graduates
10,448
Women
8,652
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
43% |
|
Black/African American |
28% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Non-resident alien |
6% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
