Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public community college located in Hudson, NC. It offers 67 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 16 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is $2,537 for North Carolina residents and $8,681 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of North Carolina public community colleges' average ($8,473).

The school has 3,703 students, which is lower than North Carolina community collleges' average (3,115). In addition, 1,193 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - CCCTI
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,537$8,681
Books & Supplies$1,900
Off-Campus Living Costs$22,176
Average Financial Aid$6,181
Cost of Attendance$26,613$32,757
After Financial Aid$20,432$26,576
CCCTI Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute$2,537$8,681
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs88NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3631NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster ManagementNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician2 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Office Management/Administration7 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant4 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 65 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training30 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and Management3 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance2 completers
23 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,703 students at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,419 male students and 2,131 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,5501,2052,345
Male Students1,419527892
Female Students2,1316781,453

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,703 total students, 2,291 students enrolled through distance learning (1,193 students enrolled exclusively and 1,098 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,703
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,193
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,098
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,412

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC
Phone828-726-2200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,537
Out-of-State$8,681
Student Population »3,703 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »40%
Transfer-out Rate20%
Retention Rate71% (Full-time)
50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,181
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)