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Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NCPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$9,610
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
9.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$32,234
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Cape Fear Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Wilmington, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.8K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,252
Earnings 5yr: $74,945
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,921
Earnings 5yr: $52,502
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $57,650
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,088
Earnings 5yr: $47,840
Debt: $16,042
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,244
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,093
Earnings 5yr: $40,084
Debt: $8,734
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,940
Earnings 5yr: $40,212
Debt: N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $28,983
Earnings 5yr: $24,537
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $69,210
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $61,359
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,032
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $41,833
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$9,610
In-State Tuition$2,748
Out-of-State Tuition$8,892
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

18%
Pell Grants
4%
Take Loans
30%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$32,234
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,654

Completion Signals

34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,334
Est. Monthly Payment
$68/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
68%
Avg Family Income
$31,095
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