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Cape Fear College Surges in Enrollment | Wilmington News
Cape Fear Community College is soaring ahead in North Carolina, smashing enrollment growth records with an 18% jump in full-time hours—way above the state’s 6% average. President Jim Morton credits their career-focused, employer-aligned training for driving this surge, as students chase affordable, job-ready skills over traditional degrees. Enrollment has climbed by over 3,400 students (a 14% boost), pushing the total student body past 27,000. This explosive growth reflects a nationwide shift: more people are choosing community colleges as a smarter, debt-free path to solid careers—proving…
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