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Central Carolina Technical College
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Central Carolina Technical College Academics
Central Carolina Technical College is a two-year comprehensive college that offers degrees in many career-oriented fields including agriculture, paralegal and occupational technology. Central Carolina Tech offers many of its programs online.
Each of the school’s associate degree programs consists of a minimum 15 credit hours of general education and at least one class from humanities, behavioral sciences and mathematics. Diploma programs include eight credit hours of general courses. Some special programs may require prerequisites.
Central Carolina Technical College’s associate’s degrees in arts and science are designed for students who intend to transfer to another school to complete a bachelor’s degree. Central Carolina gears its transfer degrees towards South Carolina public colleges. The school recommends that students plan their programs to parallel the programs at the school where they are transferring.
The Certificate in College Studies is an 18 credit hour program helping students prepare for numerous technical and academic career options. Classes include college skills, keyboarding and beginning algebra.
The associate degree in public service with a track in criminal justice is a 69-credit-hour class that helps students understand the causes and prevention of crime. Students admitted to the program must earn a grade of “C” or better. Courses include criminal law, criminalistics and college algebra.
The Industrial Technology program at Central Carolina offers many diplomas and certificates including machine tool, automotive repair and welding.
The Certificate in Advanced Tool Making is a 14 semester hour course that is available for day and evening classes. Courses in the program include tool and die making theory and practice.
The Career Training and Development Center offers open enrollment courses and customized training for businesses in the school’s area.
Central Carolina Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Central Carolina Technical College Admissions
Students who wish to attend the Central Carolina Technical College must be at least 18 years of age, submit a copy of their high school transcripts or equivalent, complete an application form and take either the ACT or SAT with minimum requirements. After this process an admissions counselor will meet with the student to go over any issues.
To be admitted to the nursing program students must complete: the general application process, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, must have completed general education math, science and computer courses within the past 10 years with a grade of a “C” or better, must submit a physical provided by the Health Sciences Department, have an annual CPR certification, and must submit information for background check.
Other programs offered by the school may have special requirements.
Central Carolina Technical College Financial Aid
Financial aid is offered to all students. Many students receive federal aid such as Pell grants and Stafford loans.
Financial aid workshops are held at the beginning of each semester to help students with the ins and outs of the system.
Steps to consider when applying for financial aid at Central Carolina Technical College:
- fill out the FAFSA form online
- talk with a counselor about financial aid assistance
- complete the Financial Aid Memorandum of Understanding
- if applicable, maintain a good grade point average at your current school
Central Carolina Technical College Students
Central Carolina Technical College began in 1962 as Sumter Area Technical Center. The school has since grown to include approximately 15,000 students each year.
Central Carolina offers a rich and diverse group of student clubs and organizations including the Central Carolina Nurses Association and a Creative Arts Society.
The school is located in Sumter, South Carolina. The city has a population of just under 40,000 people and is a great offering of cultural heritage. The city is the home of the P-15’s, a baseball team in the premier American Legion league.
Sumter is also home to the Swan Lake/Iris Gardens which hosts the annual Iris Festival and is home to all eight species of swans.
Information Summary
Ranks 1996th overall and 32nd in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
52.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,800 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
53% / 41% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,931 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Sumter, SC 29150-2499
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 38,302 (34,313 urban / 3,989 rural) |
| Households | 14,644 (2.52 people per house) |
| Families | 9,844 (3.12 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 19,667 |
| Pop. — Asian | 423 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 54 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 199 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,045 |
| Pop. — Other | 319 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Central Carolina Technical College?
Ranks 3747th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,900 | $3,400 | $5,156 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $121 | $142 | $215 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,800 | $4,300 | $6,056 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,990 | $12,490 | $14,246 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,545 | $7,045 | $8,801 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,700  $2,900 |
$3,168  $3,400 |
$4,800  $5,156 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $975  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,256  $4,650 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,935  $3,540 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,354  $2,745 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Central Carolina Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Central Carolina Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Central Carolina Technical College Ranks 4937th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,007 | 191 |  62% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,596 | 168 |  55% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $587 | 11 |  4% |
| Student Loan Aid | $1,945 | 19 |  6% |
| Any financial aid type | 283 |  92% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Central Carolina Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 299 | 1,060 | 1,359 |
Hispanic | 11 | 29 | 40 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 22 | 39 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 12 | 17 |
White Non-Hispanic | 503 | 968 | 1,471 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 836 | 2,095 | 2,931 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Central Carolina Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 90 | |
| 12 | 53 | 65 | |
| 2 | 33 | 35 | |
| 1 | 33 | 34 | |
| N/A | 27 | 27 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Central Carolina Technical College Ranks 2731st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $43,141 ($42,120 male / $44,112 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 80 (39 male / 41 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 91 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $931,457 |
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