2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, North Carolina 28638

Situated on two campuses, Caldwell community college says its central location has something for everyone. The county itself provides a vital transportation link for the area's growing manufacturing and tourism base, and the North Carolina college is committed to funding that growth by adhering to its motto, "Educational Opportunities for All," and producing graduates that are ready to enter the workforce.

The Caldwell campus at Caldwell Community College is easily accessible to the city centers of Lenoir and Hickory, while the North Carolina's Watauga campus is tucked away in the mountains, home to spectacular views and minutes from the state's most challenging ski slopes, the college notes.

The North Carolina college offers two-year degree and certificate programs in such areas as business administration, Cosmetology, cardiovascular sonography, and landscape gardening. Caldwell Community College admits persons 18 years of age or older, but also caters to high school students who wish to enroll in dual enrollment or are intellectually gifted, as well as through mature student provisions established by the State of North Carolina.

Students can choose to attend classes traditionally or virtually through Caldwell Community College's online courses. Student services include a new academic advising center, career services, child care and financial aid assistance.

Student life houses a wealth of opportunities for students to sharpen their leadership skills through such activities as athletics, a home and garden show and honor societies. Too, for further cultural enrichment, the college's J.E. Broyhill Civic Center throughout the year puts on a wide variety of concerts and performances.

Quick Facts:

Caldwell Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

About 4,000 curriculum and 8,000 continuing education students enroll at Caldwell Community College each year.

Caldwell Community College is staffed by 112 employees and 88 faculty.

Caldwell Community College first opened its doors in 1964 as the Caldwell Technical Institue.

The Cobra is the mascot of Caldwell Community College.

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