Carteret Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Carteret Community College is a public community college in Morehead City, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,172 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,764 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,310. Student demographics in federal data include White (74.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,310
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,764 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,172 53.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.98%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 11.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 20.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,209
- Room & Board: $12,808 annual estimate
Carteret Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Carteret Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Carteret Community College?
Carteret Community College is located in Morehead City, NC (ZIP 28557).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Carteret Community College public or private?
Carteret Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Carteret Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,310 in-state, $8,222 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,764.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,411 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,212 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,321 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,701 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,240.
How big is Carteret Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,209 students.
About 53% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Carteret Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.98%.
First-year retention: 61.7%.
What do graduates of Carteret Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,047 six years after entry; $33,357 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
36.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Carteret Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (86 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (43 completions)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other (41 completions)
- Information Technology (31 completions)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General (27 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (24 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (23 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (22 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Carteret Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.98%; median earnings $33,357 at 10 years; net price $10,764. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,310
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carteret Community College was $2,310.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,764
2024 Value
In 2024 Carteret Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,764.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,056 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,764 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,240 4-Year In-State Tuition
$32,888 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,808 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,518 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,072 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Carteret Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.99% 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 Carteret Community 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 Carteret Community 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 | $2,658 | $7,266 | $8,852 |
| 2014 | $2,676 | $7,284 | $13,523 |
| 2015 | $2,704 | $7,312 | $11,066 |
| 2016 | $2,847 | $9,759 | $12,119 |
| 2017 | $2,696 | $9,224 | $9,068 |
| 2018 | $2,696 | $9,224 | $10,017 |
| 2019 | $2,547 | $8,691 | $11,622 |
| 2020 | $2,640 | $8,976 | $12,346 |
| 2021 | $2,610 | $8,754 | $15,605 |
| 2022 | $2,610 | $8,754 | $10,911 |
| 2023 | $2,310 | $7,954 | $11,889 |
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
Carteret Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,172 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%), and Black or African American (6.8%). About 36.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
53.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Carteret Community College in 2024 is 1,172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,209 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.7%
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 74.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.80% 100% Completion Time
48.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.80% of students graduating from Carteret Community 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: 36% male / 64% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 35% male / 65% female
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 7% male / 93% 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 Carteret Community College.
Return on Investment
$33,357 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
674.74% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Carteret Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 86 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 43 completions
3. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 41 completions
4. Information Technology: 31 completions
5. Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 27 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
7. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 24 completions
8. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 23 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Carteret Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Carteret Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Carteret Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 20.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,089
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,673
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Carteret Community College is a public institution located in Morehead City, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,172 students. Student body composition includes White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%), Black or African American (6.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.98%. Approximately 36.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Morehead City, NC 28557
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Carteret Community College 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 Carteret Community College located?
Carteret Community College is located in Morehead City, NC.
How much does Carteret Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,310 and average net price is $10,764 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,808 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Carteret Community College?
Carteret Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,209 students, White (74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Carteret Community College?
About 47.8% of students at Carteret Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Carteret Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,047 six years after entry and $33,357 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Carteret Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Carteret Community College public or private?
Carteret Community College is a public institution located in Morehead City, NC.
Is Carteret Community College an HBCU?
No. Carteret Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Carteret Community College a tribal college?
No. Carteret Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Carteret Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Carteret Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.5%).
Is Carteret Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Carteret Community College 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.