Halifax Community College

Halifax Community College, also known as HCC, is located in Weldon, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1967. Students of HCC are offered degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various areas of study including computer information technology, business administration, interior design, human resources development, office systems technology, and early childhood education. Distance learning options are also offered by the college.

Students of HCC are part of several clubs and organizations including the Early Childhood Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Student Government Association. Students have access to many scholarships available in Halifax Community College including scholarships awarded by Roanoke Rapids Lions Club, HCC Foundation Academic, and Presidential Initiative Fund.

Campus Location

100 College Drive
Weldon, NC 27890
USA
Main Tel: (252) 536-7242
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Halifax Community College Highlights

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

Many students concentrating in construction trades and mechanics and repair.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.

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
< 1 year certificate	219	14
Associate	128	24
1-2 year certificate	46	16

Students

The student enrollment at Halifax Community College was 1,142 in 2007 (718 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	$ 1,442
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 7,564
Books and supplies	$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Halifax 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 Halifax Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Pamlico Community College	Grantsboro, NC	393
Sandersville Technical College	Sandersville, GA	776
Bladen Community College	Dublin, NC	1,226
Wasington County Community College	Calais, ME	370
South Piedmont Community College	Polkton, NC	2,250
Piedmont Community College	Roxboro, NC	2,575
Altamaha Technical College	Jesup, GA	840
Martin Community College	Williamston, NC	755
Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus	Minden, LA	741
James Sprunt Community College	Kenansville, NC	1,118

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
Without tenure; tenure not available		67

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (5 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (97 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

DESIGN (13 awarded)

Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (28 awarded)

Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Greenhouse Operations and Management

LAW (2 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (34 awarded)

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

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (51 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (21 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

MEDICINE (5 awarded)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (43 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (23 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Social Work