Nash Community College

522 N. Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (252) 443-4011
SAVE SCHOOL
  • Our mission as a comprehensive community college is to provide you with the highest quality learning opportunities. Nash Community College now offers 68 degree, diploma, or certificate options, as well as a wide variety of professional development continuing education courses.

School Highlights

Nash Community College serves 3,055 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 189 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Nash Community College(NC) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty189 staff141 staff
This chart display total faculty of Nash Community College and community college average number of faculty in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Nash Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Nash Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,055 students2,012 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Nash Community College and community college average number of enrollment of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio16:118:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Nash Community College and community college average student staff ratio of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
# Full-Time Students1,047 students757 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Nash Community College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
# Part-Time Students2,008 students1,362 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Nash Community College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Nash Community College. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of NC.
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Nash Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Nash Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Hispanic
5%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Nash Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Black
31%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Nash Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% White
56%
55%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Nash Community College and the percentage of White community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Nash Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nash Community College. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in NC.
Diversity Score0.590.63
This chart display the diversity score of Nash Community College and the community college average diversity score of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate
18%
25%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Nash Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of NC by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$28,700$27,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Nash Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of NC by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,664 is more than the state average of $2,528. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,642 is more than the state average of $8,242. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,664$2,528
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Nash Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$8,642$8,242
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Nash Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid80%77%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Nash Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in NC by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$9,500$11,173
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Nash Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in NC by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,895
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Nash Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in NC by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Nash Community College, a unit of the North Carolina Community College System, was founded in 1967 and is a public two-year post secondary educational institution with an open door admission policy. Its mission is to provide adults in the Nash County service area with quality and convenient learning opportunities consistent with identified student and community needs. Over 11,000 citizens participated in programs at Nash Community College during the 2003-2004 school year. The College is located on 86 acres midway between Nashville and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. While the primary service area is Nash County, the convenient location attracts students from the surrounding counties of Franklin, Wake, Wilson, and Halifax. Five modern buildings including the 48,000 square foot Business and Industry Center and a four-star rated Child Development Center comprise the campus physical plant. A new two-story 46,000 square foot Science and Technology Center is under construction that will encompass specialized classrooms and state-of-the-art labs to support instruction in biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, physics, and networking technology. The projected completion of the Science and Technology Center is fall 2005. Vocational, occupational, business, and industry related programs are offered which prepare students for jobs and provide a skilled workforce for the area. Additionally, the College offers Adult Basic Education, GED, and adult high school to meet the diverse needs of the citizenry in Nash County and surrounding area. Nash Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in General Education, and the Associate in Applied Science Degrees.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Nash Community College is Wilson Community College (17.0 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Wilson Community College
    Public
    1,692 students | 17.00 Mi902 Herring Ave
    Wilson,  NC  27893
    (252) 291-1195     17.001,692
  • Edgecombe Community College
    Public
    2,012 students | 19.50 Mi2009 W Wilson St
    Tarboro,  NC  27886
    (252) 823-5166     19.502,012
  • Louisburg College
    Private not-for-profit
    594 students | 24.00 Mi501 N. Main St.
    Louisburg,  NC  27549
    (919) 496-2521     24.00594
  • Halifax Community College
    Public
    996 students | 35.00 Mi100 College Drive
    Weldon,  NC  27890
    (252) 536-2551     35.00996
  • Living Arts College
    Private for-profit
    243 students | 36.70 Mi3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
    Raleigh,  NC  27614
    (919) 488-8500     36.70243
Recent Articles
Will the Failing Auto Industry Drive Up Community College Enrollment Rates?
Will the Failing Auto Industry Drive Up Community College Enrollment Rates?
Learn about how the failure of the American auto industry, along with President Obama's education initiatives, will translate into increased enrollment in community college campuses.
How to Finance Your Community College Tuition through Savings-Matching Programs
How to Finance Your Community College Tuition through Savings-Matching Programs
Learn about a new option students are using to finance their community college education: savings-matching programs.
10 Tips for Making Community College More Affordable
10 Tips for Making Community College More Affordable
As tuition rates at community colleges increase nationwide, we share options in financial aid and other tips to make the college experience more affordable, including what the government has proposed to keep community college affordable.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,055 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,664
  • Out-state tuition: $8,642
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
Related School Videos
Nash Community College: Holiday E Card 0:16

Nash Community College: Holiday E Card

Nash Community College QEP Video 2020 8:56

Nash Community College QEP Video 2020

Nash Community College Summer Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony 40:51

Nash Community College Summer Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony

Nash Community College Fall Medical Assisting Recognition Ceremony 20:14

Nash Community College Fall Medical Assisting Recognition Ceremony

View more school videos

Related School News

View all past news stories

Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,528 per year for in-state students and $8,242 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $22,780 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Richmond Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links