HCC

Halifax Community College

Weldon, North Carolina Public 2-year Rural area

Overview

Located in Weldon, North Carolina, Halifax Community College is a public two-year institution. Its campus is in a rural area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 1,061 students. It is part of North Carolina Community College System.

Halifax Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 26 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Registered Nursing, and Welding Technology. It awarded 330 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

The school has an open admission policy. 61% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Key figures

Open

Admission policy

1,061

Students enrolled

61%

First-year retention

330

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

11:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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Program levels

CertificateAssociate

Programs and majors offered 26

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Liberal Arts and General Studies 2

Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate 129 graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate 14 graduates

Health Professions 8

Registered Nursing Associate 36 graduates
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate 18 graduates
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other CertificateAssociate 9 graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate 8 graduates
Medical Office Management/Administration CertificateAssociate 3 graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

Precision Production 1

Welding Technology Certificate 31 graduates

Construction Trades 3

Mason Certificate 17 graduates
Electrician Certificate
Plumbing Technology Certificate

Business, Management and Marketing 2

Business Administration and Management CertificateAssociate 13 graduates
Office Management and Supervision CertificateAssociate 2 graduates

Family and Consumer Sciences 1

Foodservice Systems Administration/Management Certificate 11 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences 1

Information Technology CertificateAssociate 10 graduates

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting 1

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies CertificateAssociate 7 graduates

Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 1

Cosmetology CertificateAssociate 5 graduates

Engineering Technologies 1

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other CertificateAssociate 5 graduates

Mechanic and Repair Technologies 2

Automobile CertificateAssociate 4 graduates
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate

Education 1

Early Childhood Education and Teaching CertificateAssociate 1 graduate

Engineering 1

Engineering, General Associate

Visual and Performing Arts 1

Commercial and Advertising Art CertificateAssociate

Admissions

Admission policy: Open admission

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 61%
First-year retention, part-time students: 48%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Associate degrees: 227
Certificates under 1 year: 86
Certificates of 1 to 2 years: 17

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 1,061
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 1,061
Full-time, fall 2024: 20%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 1,438
Full-time, 2024-25: 30%
Size category: 1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 64%
Men: 36%
White: 31%
Hispanic or Latino: 6%
Black or African American: 53%
Asian: 1%
Two or more races: 2%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 5%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online: 58%
Students taking some online courses: 33%
Weekend or evening classes: Yes

Campus and services

Setting: Rural area
Academic calendar: Semester
Part of: North Carolina Community College System
Carnegie classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
President/CEO: Dr. Patrena Elliott
Services and opportunities: Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact