C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Central Piedmont Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Charlotte, North Carolina 28204

🌐 www.cpcc.edu/

Outcomes

46/100

Affordability

B+

81/100

Resources

68/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

32/100

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 students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 1,347 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$581,325

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,654

1-Year Change

-1.4%

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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.

🥇

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

of 98 schools

🥇

Building/Property Maintenance

of 20 schools

🥈

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

of 20 schools

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

of 18 schools

Game and Interactive Media Design

of 29 schools

#10

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#12

Electrician

of 100 schools

#14

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

#21

Welding Technology/Welder

of 100 schools

#27

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,432	$8,576

Financial Aid

64%

Receive Any Aid

45%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,601

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,550
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,969
$48,001 - $75,000	$3,912
$75,001 - $110,000	$5,760

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,822 grads/yr Information Technology 716 grads/yr Game and Interactive Media Design 448 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 409 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 346 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 284 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 258 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 249 grads/yr Building/Property Maintenance 203 grads/yr Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 170 grads/yr Electrician 163 grads/yr Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 143 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 120 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 113 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 88 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 83 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 76 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 69 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 66 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 66 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Central Piedmont Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Student Demographics

18,446

Total Students

58%

Women

58%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic 16%

Black 28%

Asian 6%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 7%

With Family 93%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,347 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 34%

📊 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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