Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$2.8k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
Tuition
$2,792
Acceptance
100%
Students
13,640
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$2,792
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,936
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,295
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,931
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,087
Net price (after aid)$3,660
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$3,550
$30k – $48k$4,969
$48k – $75k$3,912
$75k – $110k$5,760
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$37,865
Median debt at graduation$7,925
Est. monthly loan payment$84
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.8×Graduates earn about 4.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants39%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans0%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
26%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$3.7k below avg
Out-of-state value
$8.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$2.8k
below avg
Out-of-state
$8.9k
Net price
$3.7k
below avg
Pell
39%
above avg
Median debt
$7.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$37.9k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (28)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Business
Information SystemsAccountingMarketing
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Central Piedmont Community College
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- Where is Central Piedmont Community College located?
- Central Piedmont Community College is located in Charlotte, NC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Central Piedmont Community College?
- Central Piedmont Community College is a public community college based in NC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Central Piedmont Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Central Piedmont Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Central Piedmont Community College?
- Central Piedmont Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $2,792 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Central Piedmont Community College?
- Central Piedmont Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 13,640 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Central Piedmont Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Central Piedmont Community College.
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