Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public community college in Hudson, North Carolina, enrolling about 2,393 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,810 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,526. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,526
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,810 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,393 44.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 105.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,017
- Room & Board: $8,386 annual estimate
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is located in Hudson, NC (ZIP 28638).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute public or private?
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a Public institution.
How much does Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute cost?
Published tuition: $2,526 in-state, $6,526 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,810.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,827 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,162 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,646 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,891 |
| $110,001+ | $17,271 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,104.
How big is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 2,393 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,017 students.
About 44% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 44.74%.
First-year retention: 70.6%.
What do graduates of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $30,689 six years after entry; $34,515 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,750.
30.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (320 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (75 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (40 completions)
- Information Technology (37 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (36 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (33 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (31 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (31 completions)
- Medical Office Management/Administration (24 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.74%; median earnings $34,515 at 10 years; net price $10,810. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,526
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute was $2,526.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,810
2024 Value
In 2024 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,810.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,240 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,810 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,104 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,104 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,386 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,812 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$51,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,364 | $8,508 | $17,983 |
| 2014 | $2,380 | $8,524 | $11,584 |
| 2015 | $2,444 | $8,588 | $11,744 |
| 2016 | $2,508 | $8,652 | $11,042 |
| 2017 | $2,508 | $8,652 | $9,840 |
| 2018 | $2,522 | $8,666 | $2,590 |
| 2019 | $2,522 | $8,666 | $2,532 |
| 2020 | $2,528 | $8,672 | $4,947 |
| 2021 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $6,335 |
| 2022 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $2,686 |
| 2023 | $2,537 | $8,681 | $5,517 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 2,393 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), and Black or African American (6.0%). About 30.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in 2024 is 2,393 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,017 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.57% 100% Completion Time
44.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.57% of students graduating from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 92% male / 8% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$8,750 Median Student Debt
$34,515 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
698.22% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 320 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 75 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 40 completions
4. Information Technology: 37 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 36 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 33 completions
7. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 31 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 31 completions
9. Medical Office Management/Administration: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,611
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,127
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Hudson, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 2,393 students. Student body composition includes White (72.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.74%. Approximately 30.63% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Hudson, NC 28638
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute located?
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is located in Hudson, NC.
How much does Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $2,526 and average net price is $10,810 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,386 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,017 students, White (72.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
About 50.3% of students at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $30,689 six years after entry and $34,515 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,750.
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute public or private?
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is a public institution located in Hudson, NC.
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.1%).
Is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.