Cape Cod Community College

Overview

Cape Cod Community College (4Cs), established in 1961, is a public, two-year educational institution located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. Settled on a wooded, 116-acre campus, 4Cs provides a serene learning environment in close proximity to the scenic Cape Cod coastline, although without on-campus student housing facilities. Just an hour's drive from the city of Boston, it serves as a regional hub for higher education and vocational training. The college offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs, with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, health sciences, business, and technology. Notable academic offerings include highly regarded aviation maintenance and nursing programs, tailored to meet the workforce needs of the region. With an open admissions policy, Cape Cod Community College maintains a relatively accessible and non-selective enrollment process. The college does not have a notable athletics program, thereby focusing primarily on academic and vocational excellence.

Cape Cod Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  629 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,707 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $576 plus fees of $5,016.