Central Carolina Technical College is a public community college located in Sumter, SC. It offers 46 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 20 programs).

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

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Carolina Technical College is $6,594 for South Carolina residents and $9,016 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of South Carolina public community colleges' average ($11,129).

The school has 3,314 students, which is higher than South Carolina community collleges' average (2,267). In addition, 1,284 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (15 to 1) of South Carolina community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Carolina Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South 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 - CCTC
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,594$9,016
Books & Supplies$894
Off-Campus Living Costs$9,581
Average Financial Aid$4,435
Cost of Attendance$17,069$19,491
After Financial Aid$12,634$15,056
CCTC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Carolina Technical College$6,594$9,016
Public Community Colleges in South Carolina$6,133$11,129
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Carolina Technical College 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 Programs137NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3115NOT 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
Natural Resources Management and PolicyNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 134 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
GerontologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 86 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,314 students at Central Carolina Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 857 male students and 1,783 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
Total2,6407691,871
Male Students857319538
Female Students1,7834501,333

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,314 total students, 2,225 students enrolled through distance learning (1,284 students enrolled exclusively and 941 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,314
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,284
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses941
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,089

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Carolina Technical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address506 N Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC
Phone803-778-1961
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,594
Out-of-State$9,016
Student Population »3,314 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »21%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate61% (Full-time)
39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,435
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)