Central Piedmont Community College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
18,446
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,601
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Central Piedmont Community College ▼
7%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Central Piedmont Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$37,865
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,138
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,925
Median debt at graduation
30.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.1%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Central Piedmont Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Central Piedmont Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $581,325
Avg rent near campus: $1,654/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28208 (4.3% cap, Charlotte)
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🏆 Where Central Piedmont Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,347 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person35%
Hybrid (Some Online)30%
Fully Online34%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)58%
25-64 (Adult)24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central Piedmont Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Central Piedmont Community College?
Tuition at Central Piedmont Community College is
$2,432 for in-state students
and $8,576 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,601.
What is the graduation rate at Central Piedmont Community College?
The graduation rate at Central Piedmont Community College is 26%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Central Piedmont Community College a good school?
Central Piedmont Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Central Piedmont Community College?
Central Piedmont Community College has a total enrollment of 18,446 students.
Is there rental demand near Central Piedmont Community College?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at Central Piedmont Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,347 students who need rental housing near campus.
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