Cape Cod Community College

Name

Cape Cod Community College

Legal name

Cape Cod Community College

Website

https://capecod.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cape Cod Community College is a public two-year institution in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, serving 3,500+ students with 90+ associate degree and certificate programs, workforce training, and adult education across the Cape Cod and Islands region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Vocational education
• Adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

West Barnstable

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees charged to students, with significant coverage through state-funded Free College programs (MassReconnect and MassEducate) for eligible Massachusetts residents. Programs requiring special tools or equipment (aviation, health fields) have additional costs not covered by free college programs.
2. State Funding and Grants: Public community college receives operational funding from Massachusetts state government. Additional grant funding for specific programs such as the $1.25M Mass Clean Energy Center grant for heat pump training.
3. Donations and Bequests: Educational Foundation receives charitable donations and bequests. Notably, a $20 million bequest from Maureen Wilkens to the 4Cs Educational Foundation.
4. Foundation Scholarships: 4Cs Educational Foundation awards over $200,000 in scholarships annually to current and incoming students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) is a public community college delivering associate degrees, certificate programs, workforce training, and adult education across 90+ programs including Aviation Maintenance, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Business, IT, and STEM. It also provides student support services, dual enrollment for high school students, and a nationally recognized vocational program (Project Forward) for students with intellectual disabilities, with Free College tuition coverage for eligible Massachusetts residents through MassReconnect and MassEducate.

Product overview

Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include 90+ associate degree and certificate programs across Arts & Humanities, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Business, Education, Health Sciences, IT/Computer Science, Social/Behavioral Science, and STEM. Notable specialized programs include FAA Part 147-certified Aviation Maintenance Technology, competitive-admission Dental Hygiene and Nursing programs, and the nationally-recognized Project Forward vocational program for students with intellectual disabilities. The institution also provides workforce development through CCAPE, adult education (HiSET/ESOL), honors programming, and free college initiatives through Massachusetts state programs. Student support services include academic advising, career services via Handshake, tutoring, wellness, accessibility services, and military/veteran support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project Forward: Nationally recognized vocational training program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, offering two tracks including CTP (Comprehensive Transition Program) with financial aid eligibility and Certificate of Completion track.
• CCAPE (Center for Community and Professional Education)

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees across 90+ programs including Arts & Humanities, Aviation Maintenance, Business, Education, Health Sciences, IT/Computer Science, Social/Behavioral Science, and STEM fields, intended for first-time college students, transfer-bound students, and adult learners.
• Certificate Programs Career-focused certificate programs in areas including EMT/Paramedic, Fire Science, Funeral Service, Medical Assisting, Networking, Cybersecurity, and technical trades, designed for students seeking short-term workforce credentials.
• Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) FAA Part 147 certified program preparing students for careers as aviation maintenance professionals, offering Associate in Science and Certificate pathways with hands-on training in airframe, powerplant, and aviation electronics maintenance.
• Dental Hygiene Program Competitive admission program preparing students for licensure as Registered Dental Hygienists, including classroom instruction and clinical patient care experience.
• Nursing (ASN) Associate of Science in Nursing program preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure and healthcare careers through selective admission.
• Project Forward Nationally recognized vocational training program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, with concentrations in Agriculture, Childcare, Healthcare, Hospitality/Culinary Arts, Media/Communications, and Retail. First program in Massachusetts designated as Comprehensive Transition Program by US Department of Education, enabling financial aid access.
• Adult Education Center (AEC) Free in-person and online classes for adults 16+ offering HiSET test preparation, English (ESOL) classes, and career/college transition support, located in downtown Hyannis.
• CCAPE - Center for Community and Professional Education Workforce education programs including apprenticeship programs, Certified Nursing Assistant training, and Marine Outboard Engine Technician training for professional development.
• Honors Program Commonwealth Honors Program offering specialized coursework, honors credit opportunities, scholarship access, faculty collaboration, and research opportunities for motivated students.
• Guest Student Program Program allowing currently enrolled students from other colleges to take specific courses at 4Cs at reduced tuition and transfer credits back to their home institution.
• Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network Workforce training program for heat pump and HVAC technicians, free to 30 participants over two years, addressing regional worker shortage as part of $13.4 million statewide initiative across 13 Massachusetts institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ students enrolled with average class size of 15 students
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Regional Employers (Heat Pump Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026A regional employer needs assessment conducted by the college identified strong and growing demand for trained heat pump technicians on Cape Cod. The program will offer free training to 30 participants over two years including equipment, lab space, and instructors to address the identified workforce shortage.
• JetBluecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025JetBlue's Gateway University - Tech Ops program partners with Cape Cod Community College to create pathways for aviation maintenance students to become Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). The partnership provides structured routes into JetBlue's maintenance operations and is part of JetBlue's industry-leading Gateway programs expanding to include Vaughn College in New York and Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Massasoit Community College: Massachusetts public community college serving southeastern MA with associate degrees, certificate programs, and workforce training — directly comparable size, mission, and state funding model to Cape Cod Community College.
• Bristol Community College: Massachusetts public community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce credentials in southeastern MA — closest direct comparability in scale, state policy exposure, and program mix.
• Northern Essex Community College: Massachusetts public community college serving the Merrimack Valley with associate degrees, workforce training, and adult education — comparable institutional profile and state-policy exposure to 4Cs.
• Middlesex Community College (MA): Massachusetts public community college with campuses in Bedford and Lowell offering associate degrees, transfer, and workforce programs — comparable mission, program breadth, and state appropriations model.
• Mount Wachusett Community College: Massachusetts public community college providing associate degrees and workforce credentials in north-central MA — directly comparable in scale, mission, and Free College/state policy exposure.
• Quinsigamond Community College: Massachusetts public community college in Worcester offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training — directly comparable institutional profile and funding model.
• Springfield Technical Community College: Massachusetts public community college with a strong technical and health-sciences focus — comparable in state policy exposure and workforce-training mission, with similar selective health programs.
• Holyoke Community College: Massachusetts public community college in western MA offering associate degrees, transfer, and workforce programs — directly comparable in mission, scale, and state appropriation structure.
• Berkshire Community College: Massachusetts public community college serving the Berkshires with associate degrees and workforce programs — directly comparable as a small, regionally-focused public community college under MA Department of Higher Education.
• Greenfield Community College: Small Massachusetts public community college offering associate degrees and workforce credentials — comparable as a rural, regionally-anchored community college operating under the same state funding framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/363457823046
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/capecodcommunitycollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/capecodcc
• TikToktiktok.com/@capecodcc?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• Xx.com/middlesex_cc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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