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Central Carolina Technical College

506 N Guignard Dr
Sumter, SC 29150
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Central Carolina Technical College is a comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education that is dedicated to fostering a positive environment of teaching and learning for faculty, staff, and students. The College serves primarily the region of Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, and Sumter counties in South Carolina and confers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. College programs and student support services provide citizens, businesses, industries, and communities with quality, affordable, accessible, customer-responsive post-secondary education through life-long learning and specialized training opportunities specifically designed to develop the foundation for personal growth, economic development, and an improved quality of life.

School Highlights

Central Carolina Technical College serves 2,640 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,640 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Central Carolina Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 206 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Carolina Technical College
(SC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
206 staff
177 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Central Carolina Technical College and community college average number of faculty in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Central Carolina Technical College has declined by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Central Carolina Technical College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 43% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,640 students
1,619 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
769 students
514 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,871 students
1,105 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Central Carolina Technical College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Central Carolina Technical College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of South Carolina.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
233 students
359 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
769 students
514 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Central Carolina Technical College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,871 students
1,105 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
260 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
41%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of Asian community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of Black community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of White community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
51%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Central Carolina Technical College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Carolina Technical College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Carolina Technical College and the community college average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2293%
0.2629%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Central Carolina Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2967%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$28,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Central Carolina Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of South Carolina by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Central Carolina Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$11,729
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Central Carolina Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,263
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Central Carolina Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
430
SAT Math
n/a
458
SAT Writing
n/a
413
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
18
ACT Writing
n/a
6
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • In 1961, a local committee began studying the feasibility of establishing an "industrial training center" to serve Sumter County. The committee's work culminated in 1962 with the passage of the enabling legislation, which created Sumter Area Technical Education Center. In 1971, the institution changed its name to Sumter Area Technical College. In 1989 the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education authorized Sumter Area Technical College to begin offering the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degree programs designed specifically for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. With the addition of the transfer programs, Sumter Area Technical College achieved the status of a comprehensive community college. In the fall of 1992, the College changed its name to Central Carolina Technical College to better reflect its service area. In 1998, the College assumed operation of the F. E. DuBose Career Center located in Clarendon County. In 2001, Central Carolina established the Kershaw County Campus in Camden. Central Carolina Technical College serves four counties in South Carolina: Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter. To make it as convenient as possible for our students to attend class, we have a location in each of these counties. The main campus of the college is located in Sumter, South Carolina. The campus is comprised of various buildings that house the academic divisions of the College which include Health Sciences, Industrial and Engineering Technology, and Business and General Education. The College's vast array of associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs prepares students to enter the job market, to transfer to senior colleges and universities, and to achieve their professional and personal goals. Specifically, Central Carolina offers academic programs in business, the health sciences, public service, industrial and engineering technology, and the arts and sciences. Through its comprehensive programs and support services, the College annually serves over 4,500 credit students and 10,500 continuing education students in both traditional and non-traditional formats. Central Carolina Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Central Carolina Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in South Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,640 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For South Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,692 per year for in-state students and $10,568 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

South Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in South Carolina is Florence-Darlington Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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