Stanly Community College

Stanly Community College is a public two-year institution located in Albemarle, North Carolina. The college enrolls 3,396 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds an overall quality score of 60 out of 100 on SkillPlum. It reports a 72% completion rate and a 72% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting consistent student outcomes across its wide range of vocational programs.

Stanly Community College offers an extensive selection of career and technical programs. Healthcare offerings include Registered Nursing, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Therapy, and Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic). Skilled trades programs cover Welding Technology, Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation, Autobody/Collision Repair Technology, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology. Additional programs include Computer Engineering Technology, Cosmetology, and more. Programs are available at both short-term and longer certificate levels.

Situated in a small town in the south-central Piedmont region of North Carolina, Albemarle is located roughly 40 miles east of Charlotte. The college serves as a key workforce training provider for Stanly County and the surrounding area, with its broad program mix addressing the region's needs in healthcare, skilled trades, and technical fields.