Do you need a car to attend community college in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, 48% of community and technical colleges have a public transit stop within walking distance.
An additional 17% — or 35 campuses — are less than five miles from an existing transit line, but not yet connected.
Civic Mapping Initiative assessed the 207 campuses belonging to community and technical colleges to determine proximity to public transit. Read more about our project and methodology.
Accessibility requires not only transit stops, but also schedules and routes that meet the needs of today’s college students. Our map does not include frequency or route information.
Transit Stop Proximity to Community & Technical College Campuses in North Carolina
“Half of NC's community colleges not within walkable transit”
“What can we learn from the SHSF Public Transit Map for North Carolina?”
“How a rural community college makes sure its students get to their classes, one car at a time.”
Why is transit accessibility critical
for community college students?
Working students,
parenting students, and
students from low-income households are
overrepresented at community and technical colleges.
These students must manage “time poverty,” as they juggle family, work, and school commitments.
Statistics reflect national data from NCES and the College Board. Specific estimates for this state are not available.
Our Community & Technical College Transit Map displays all applicable campus locations in North Carolina.
