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North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities

North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Small campuses. BIG IMPACT. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

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North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities

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  1. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Small campuses. BIG IMPACT

  2. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT.

  3. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Each year in North Carolina these independent colleges and universities: • Award 30% of the baccalaureate degrees • Almost 50% of the medical degrees; Over 50% of the pharmacy degrees • More than 60% of the law degrees • Graduate ¼ of the teachers who graduate from an NC college or university

  4. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Enrollment • More than 84,000 students attend North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities each year. • More than half are from North Carolina.

  5. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Partnerships • Community Colleges • UNC System • Public Schools • CFNC • Early/Middle College • High School Counselors • New Schools Project • Public Libraries • NC Communities in Schools • FAFSA Day • College Application Week • NC Mentoring Council • Economic Developers • Research Parks • Health Care Providers • Non-Profit Organizations • Private Corporations • Law Enforcement • Federal/State/Local Government • Service Learning Partnerships

  6. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Cost The average tuition and fees at North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities is slightly more than $21,000 which is 16.3% below the national average.

  7. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. …but significantfinancial aid is available • Legislative Tuition Grant (LTG) - $1,850 for EVERY fulltime North Carolina student who attends an independent college or university in North Carolina • State Contractual Scholarship Fund (SCSF) – based on need • Teaching and nursing grants and scholarships • Other institutional funds

  8. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Did you know? • Up to 90% of students receive financial aid at some of North Carolina’s independent colleges and universities. • 1/3 of these students receive Pell Grants.

  9. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Visit the Campuses! • Mark your calendars for June 19-24, 2011 • Eastern Counselors Tour to 13 colleges and universities

  10. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. NCICU Publications • Handbook • Fact File

  11. North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities • Small Campuses. BIG IMPACT. Questions? • Call NCICU at (919) 832-5817 • Anthony Locklear, locklear@ncicu.org • Frances Fontaine at NCICU, fontaine@ncicu.org

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