Central Carolina Technical College Tuition & Completion

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Central Carolina Technical College is a public community college in Sumter, South Carolina, enrolling about 2,163 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,571 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,715. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (46.6%) and White (41.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,715
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $5,571 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,163 27.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.27%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 46.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 45.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,891
  • Room & Board: $7,676 annual estimate

Central Carolina Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Central Carolina Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Central Carolina Technical College?

Central Carolina Technical College is located in Sumter, SC (ZIP 29150-2499).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Central Carolina Technical College public or private?

Central Carolina Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Central Carolina Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $5,715 in-state, $9,016 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $5,571.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,526
$30,001–$48,000$5,308
$48,001–$75,000$5,775
$75,001–$110,000$6,400

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,860.

How big is Central Carolina Technical College?

Total enrollment: 2,163 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,891 students.

About 27% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Central Carolina Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 34.27%.

First-year retention: 53.2%.

What do graduates of Central Carolina Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $28,887 six years after entry; $32,603 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,977.

44.23% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Central Carolina Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Central Carolina Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.27%; median earnings $32,603 at 10 years; net price $5,571. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,715
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Carolina Technical College was $5,715.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$5,571
2024 Value

In 2024 Central Carolina Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,571.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$5,571 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$22,860 4-Year In-State Tuition

$36,064 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$7,676 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$894 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$14,285 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$57,140 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Central Carolina Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

7.84% 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 Central Carolina Technical College 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 Central Carolina Technical College 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$3,814$6,400$8,270
2014$4,345$7,405$7,717
2015$4,481$7,658$8,151
2016$4,639$7,958$5,628
2017$4,998$8,298$5,454
2018$5,166$8,518$5,191
2019$5,549$8,753$5,004
2020$5,715$9,016$4,996
2021$5,715$9,016$4,053
2022$5,715$9,016$4,531
2023$5,715$9,016$5,027

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

Central Carolina Technical College reported total enrollment of about 2,163 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (46.6%), White (41.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). About 44.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Carolina Technical College in 2024 is 2,163 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,891 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

53.2%
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 Black or African American at 46.6%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

24.83% 100% Completion Time

34.27% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24.83% of students graduating from Central Carolina Technical College 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: 34% male / 66% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 81% male / 19% 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 Central Carolina Technical College.

Return on Investment

$9,977 Median Student Debt

$32,603 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1363.07% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Central Carolina Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 106 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 98 completions

3. Welding Technology/Welder: 62 completions

4. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 60 completions

5. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 36 completions

6. Business Administration and Management, General: 36 completions

7. Accounting: 34 completions

8. Public Administration and Social Service: 33 completions

9. Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician: 26 completions

Most popular programs at Central Carolina Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Central Carolina Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Carolina Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 45.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,810
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,207

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Central Carolina Technical College is a public institution located in Sumter, SC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-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 2,163 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.6%), White (41.4%), Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.27%. Approximately 44.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Sumter, SC 29150-2499

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.27% graduation rate at Central Carolina Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Central Carolina Technical College located?

Central Carolina Technical College is located in Sumter, SC.

How much does Central Carolina Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,715 and average net price is $5,571 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,676 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Central Carolina Technical College?

Central Carolina Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,891 students, Black or African American (46.6%), White (41.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Central Carolina Technical College?

About 46.2% of students at Central Carolina Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Central Carolina Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $28,887 six years after entry and $32,603 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Central Carolina Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 34.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Central Carolina Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,977.

Is Central Carolina Technical College public or private?

Central Carolina Technical College is a public institution located in Sumter, SC.

Is Central Carolina Technical College an HBCU?

No. Central Carolina Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Central Carolina Technical College a tribal college?

No. Central Carolina Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Central Carolina Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Central Carolina Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.5%).

Is Central Carolina Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Central Carolina Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • South Carolina trade schools profile
  • Sumter, South Carolina city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in South 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.