About Cape Fear Community College

Founded in 1959, Cape Fear Community College. is a college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 8,692 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Cape Fear Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 297 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Cape Fear Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at CFCC are considered , with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Cape Fear Community College.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
19%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
24%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
35%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
35%
“We bought the gear”
30%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
19%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
5%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
14%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
24%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
14%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
81%
“I feel extremely safe”
35%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
35%
“We bought the gear”
30%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
52%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
5%
“Available in class”
38%
“They keep regular office hours”
57%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
38%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
29%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
62%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    24 Students rated on-campus housing 2.4 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    12 Students rated off-campus housing 4.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    28 Students rated campus food 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    30 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    30 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    30 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    30 Students rated local services 4.7 stars. 77 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    30 Students rated academics 4.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

Cape Fear Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Cape Fear Community College?

26 Students rated Cape Fear Community College

Sierra - 06/20/2024

I love cape fear community college and wish I could’ve continued to go here but unfortunately had to move. It is a great school and has the #1 ADN program in NC! However, I found no longer stay due to the expense of living in Wilmington, I would love to possibly move back one day :)

Madison - 06/14/2024

My overall experience at CFCC has been positive. I started at CFCC as a Wilmington Early College High School student to get my associate's degree in science. CFCC was a great place for high school students to get integrated into college life without having to jump in head first. I actually had such a positive experience at CFCC that after graduating from high school I decided to change my educational path from transferring to a four-year university to staying at Cape Fear to join the Radiography program. I would highly recommend this school and its positive environment, great classes, and encouraging teachers.

Grace - 03/30/2024

As a current student of Cape Fear Community College, I have found my time very pleasing here. The professors are very well-spoken and take the time to learn every student's name and to make sure that our education is put first. The college offers many opportunities for us, especially when advancing to our careers.

Alyssa - 05/12/2022

Cape Fear Community College is an excellent school to begin your college experience at. With 3 different campuses at great locations, you'll be able to study whatever you like here. Cape Fear also has a great selection of online classes, for students who are busy during the day.

Cape Fear Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Cape Fear Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Cape Fear Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't wait! The easy cash you are enjoying from waiting tables is not going to help you build a solid future or hold your interest, and certainly isn't going to be good for your back in the long run! But don't go to school for the wrong reasons. You know you are pulled towards helping people and are interested in the health fields, so why take classes in another area just to please other people. If you follow your heart now, you won't find yourself going back to school 20 years later to finally follow your interests. You're going to be a mom and are going to have dreams for your own kids, so follow yours now and be the example you want them to follow. Have faith in yourself, you're going to be amazed at what your are going to accomplish!

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I would have known that I can only transfer 64 semester hours from a community college to a university. I probably would have gone straight t a university, but it costs too much to attend. It's cheaper just to transfer to a university and get all the core classes out of the way.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Cape Fear Community College is the staff, faculty. They go out of their way to be helpful and to accommodate the students whenever possible. Whether they are a part of financial aid; administration; registration; or faculty – they go the extra mile to make sure the students are not only well informed but also organized. They seem to really care if we are successful.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    I have classmates that are cooperative with the teacher and interactive in the classroom. Each individual is unique in his/her own way. I know just about each student in the classroom because we all interact in group discussions, labs that I have in Chemistry class, or class discussions we have as a whole. My classmates are all smart individuals that are willing to learn what we need to know to pass the class.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    CFCC has a premiere radiography program that allows us to work in health care settings as well as learn in the classroom from teachers who are actually certified radiographers themselves. They understand what we are experiencing, what we need to know and how we need to be prepared to succeed.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doesn't want to further their education. I am very excited to go back to school and update my computer skills. I never thought at my age I would go back to school but I am very excited.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A great place of higher learning for the masses, that is welcoming to everyone.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Cape Fear is a good school with a diverse mix of degree programs. It is a great school for the trades, as well as for college prep. It is the perfect school for anyone who did not get accepted at UNC Wilmington; CFCC is known as a feeder school for UNC Wilmington.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    It's a very gud school for anyone to attend.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Being in downtown Wilmington, parking is a nightmare.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Cape Fear Community College is best known for it's individuality. While walking from class to class, you may see students taking pictures for their photography class or finishing up some homework in the library. Everyone is doing everything. Since there is not as much pressure as a university, student's feel like they can be themselves which is the most important thing. Cape Fear Community College is known for it's fun, diversity, and hope. The hope that we can work towards degree's and get better jobs what we can actually live off of.

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  13. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I am the non-traditional student, married with 3 children, one who is about to enter college herself. I have decided to go back and attend Cape Fear Community College to pursue a career as a surgical tech. Cape Fear is known for their excellence in this program and for the tech's that come out of this program. I was nervous as it has been a long time since I was in school, but I had faith and went for it. I was recently accepted to the surgical tech program and was one of only 16 chosen to begin in August 2015. I am extremely excited about this opportunity and know that I will be graduating from the best school around that offers this program.

    Read all 1 answers

  14. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I believe the worst thing about this school is the lack of school spirit and the lack of extra curricular activities.

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

8,692

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

6%

Out-Of-State

94%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
12%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
74%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

64% of students attending Cape Fear Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 52% were awarded federal grants. While 21% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$8,892

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$6,463

Room and Board

16,855

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,592
$30 - $48K
$8,963
$48 - $75K
$10,349
$75 - $110K
$12,812
$110K & UP
$13,498

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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