Brunswick Community College

Brunswick Community College is a public two-year institution located in Bolivia, North Carolina, a rural community in the southeastern corner of the state. The college enrolls 2,295 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across healthcare, cosmetology, and technical fields. Programs include Registered Nursing, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Welding Technology. Several of these programs are offered at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Situated in Brunswick County near Wilmington, Brunswick Community College serves students in a growing coastal region of North Carolina. Its program offerings are aligned with local workforce demands in healthcare and skilled trades, providing accessible credentials for residents of the surrounding rural and suburban communities.