Central Carolina Technical College: Review & Facts

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Central Carolina Technical College is a medium two-year, public school with 3,315 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1962 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Sumter, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

Central Carolina Technical College will give you the option to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
22
Central Carolina Technical College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 22 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Management, Computer Science, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Central Carolina Technical College student retention rate is relatively low at 61% (below South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at Central Carolina Technical College is very low: 13%. Around 10% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Carolina Technical College is pretty decent -- 15:1. Find out more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is relatevely low, $8,800 per year. The additional fees at Central Carolina Technical College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $300, which totals $9,100 annually.

Read the details about Central Carolina Technical College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Central Carolina Technical College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (803) 778-1961 or check Central Carolina Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Central Carolina Technical College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Carolina Technical College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Central Carolina Technical College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Central Carolina Technical College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Carolina Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Carolina Technical College
506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, South Carolina
29150-2499, USA
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