Haywood Community College: Review & Facts

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Haywood Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,290 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1965 and is the only college located in Clyde, North Carolina.

Academic Offerings

Haywood Community College will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
24
Haywood Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Management, Nursing, Education, and Art. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The student retention rate at Haywood Community College is low at 52% (way below North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
52%
Bad
The graduation rate at HCC is low: 30%. About 5% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Haywood Community College is very good -- 7:1. Find out more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is relatevely low - about $8,600 per academic year. The additional fees at HCC not covered by tuition are around $200; this comes to $8,800 per academic year.

Read the details about Haywood Community 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
This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to HCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (828) 627-2821 or check Haywood Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Haywood Community College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at HCC, 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 present there is no on-campus housing at Haywood Community College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Haywood Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Haywood Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Haywood Community College
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, North Carolina
28721-9901, USA
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