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Craven Community College

New Bern, NC·Public·1,877 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,877 students.

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1,877
Students
$4,402
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,900
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Craven Community College is a public institution located in New Bern, North Carolina with approximately 1,877 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,402 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Craven Community College is a public community college with its main campus in New Bern, North Carolina. It also has campuses in Havelock and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Established in 1965, it was originally an extension of Lenoir Community College—Craven IEC. It later added degree-awarding programs in several technical fields and became a technical institute. In the early 1970s, college-transfer degrees were added and the school became a community college. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

With an average net price of just $4,402 per year and median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the region — a genuine strength for cost-conscious students. Worth considering if you're pursuing a technical or trade-focused program, transferring to a four-year school, or serving at nearby Cherry Point, where the college has a dedicated campus. The one honest concern: median earnings of $32,900 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and where it leads before enrolling.

Founded
1965
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions13%
Computer Science8%
Business & Marketing8%
Education5%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,022
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,630
Avg Net Price
$4,402
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants34%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White55%
Black19%
Hispanic/Latino11%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,877 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Craven Community College

800 College Ct

New Bern, NC 28562-4900

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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