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Central Piedmont Community College, also referred to as CPCC, is a coeducational, public community college in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System. The College was founded in 1963 through a merger between the Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Center. The College has eight physical campuses and one virtual campus. All physical campuses are located in the Metro area of Charlotte.
The College has a cosmopolitan student population including whites, Blacks, Hispanics, and Asians/Pacific islanders. Each make up a significant portion of the student population.
The College sponsors intramural soccer for students who wish to participate in the sport.
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Campus Location1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
USA
Main Tel: (704) 330-2722
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Central Piedmont Community College HighlightsWhere Central Piedmont Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in production trades, law, computer science and engineering, engineering, engineering technician, landscaping and horticulture, photography and commercial art, and design.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 971 | 66 | | < 1 year certificate | 354 | 53 | | 1-2 year certificate | 80 | 22 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Central Piedmont Community College was 18,052 in 2007 (10,314 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 93% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,524 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,194 | | Books and supplies | $ 756 |
Financial Aid: Central Piedmont Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 321 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (131 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Marketing
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (71 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (17 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (24 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN (25 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (33 awarded) ENGINEERING (28 awarded) - Civil Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (66 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (37 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY (17 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (19 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW (59 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (437 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (60 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (5 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (142 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (52 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (24 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (47 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (30 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (29 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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