Introduction and Overview: Haywood Community College is a public community college located in Clyde, North Carolina, and is part of the North Carolina Community College System. The college offers associate degree programs, diploma programs, certificate programs, and continuing education courses to meet the needs of different students. In the fall of 2022, the college has a total enrollment of 1,440 students and a student-teacher ratio of 8:1.

History and Founding Time: The college was founded in 1965 and was originally known as the Haywood Industrial Education Center.

School Strength:

Rich Courses: Offers degree and certificate programs in 24 different fields, and popular majors include liberal arts and science/general education, early childhood education and teaching, wildlife, fish and wildland science and management, etc.

Diverse teaching modes: In addition to traditional classroom teaching, students have the opportunity to participate in practical learning through courses and student clubs.

Institutional Nature: Public Community College.

Educational philosophy: With the motto of "Education changes everything", it is committed to providing students with high-quality, personalized and affordable education, focusing on practical skills training so that students can quickly adapt to the workplace or continue their studies.

Key laboratories and disciplines: The key laboratories have not yet been determined. In terms of key disciplines, there are certain advantages in forestry, fish and wildlife management, professional crafts, protection and resource management, and the construction industry.

Department settings: The departments are not clearly divided, but from the perspective of professional fields, they can be roughly divided into categories such as health sciences, business management, industrial technology, humanities and social sciences, and natural resources.

Ranking: It does not occupy a prominent position in the national authoritative university rankings, but in the community college system of North Carolina, it is recognized for its teaching quality and contribution to the local area.

Cost: In the 2020-2021 academic year, in-state tuition and fees are $2,580, and out-of-state tuition and fees are $8,724. In the spring of 2025, the college launched the Bobcat Resiliency Grant, which provides free tuition and covers part of the fees for all students entering the spring 2025 semester.

Campus Environment:

Campus Size: The campus covers an area of ​​120 acres and has a botanical garden, a mill pond and a working mill built by students.

Complete Facilities: The campus has teaching buildings, libraries, training buildings and other facilities to provide students with a good learning environment. The botanical garden has a rhododendron garden, conifers, dahlia gardens, orchards, greenhouses, nature trails and perennial plants.