Cleveland Community College

Cleveland Community College is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1965. The institute was originally known as the Cleveland County Industrial and Adult Education Center. It received its present name in the year 1980. The college offers students associate degrees and certificate programs in computer information technology, accounting, fire protection technology, industrial management technology, and business administration among others. The students are also offered distance learning programs.

Cleveland Community College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations including Gamma Beta Phi, Campus Crusade for Christ, Black Awareness Club, Lamplighters, and Linux Users Group. Students also operate and broadcast an on-campus television station called the C19.

Campus Location

137 S Post Rd
Shelby, NC 28152-6224
USA
Main Tel: (704) 484-4000
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Cleveland Community College Highlights

Where Cleveland Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, family and social work, office and administration, production trades, beauty and cosmetology, and construction trades.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High female/male ratio.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	166	35
< 1 year certificate	161	30
1-2 year certificate	74	25

Students

The student enrollment at Cleveland Community College was 2,064 in 2007 (1,345 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,382
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,504
Books and supplies	$ 900

Financial Aid: Cleveland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Cleveland Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Piedmont Community College	Roxboro, NC	2,575
Haywood Community College	Clyde, NC	2,127
Vance-Granville Community College	Henderson, NC	4,135
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Hudson, NC	3,728
Tri-County Community College	Murphy, NC	1,079
College of the Albemarle	Elizabeth City, NC	2,117
Halifax Community College	Weldon, NC	1,142
Western Piedmont Community College	Morganton, NC	2,448
Central Carolina Community College	Sanford, NC	4,603
Edgecombe Community College	Tarboro, NC	1,687

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		89

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (24 awarded)

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Marketing/Marketing Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (39 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (13 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Development

LAW (7 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (29 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (13 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (0 awarded)

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (37 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (39 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (33 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (36 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (25 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician