College statistics
- Address:
- 1201 Elizabeth Avenue
Charlotte, NC
28204 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.cpcc.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $2,432
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $536,669,639
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Central Piedmont Community College is a public two-year institution in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving a large student body with open-access admissions and a focus on general studies and liberal arts. The college draws students from the region seeking affordable pathways to credential completion and transfer.
Annual in-state tuition is $2,432 and out-of-state tuition is $8,576, with a total cost of attendance matching tuition figures for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. The college enrolls 18,446 students across its programs, making it one of the larger community colleges in the state.
Central Piedmont functions as both a destination for workforce and transfer preparation. Students use the college to earn associate degrees, complete general education requirements before transferring to four-year universities, or develop skills for immediate employment. The institution serves working adults, traditional students, and those balancing education with other commitments. For details on program offerings, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.cpcc.edu/.