As a member of the North Carolina Community College System, the mission of Roanoke-Chowan Community College is to provide relevant and affordable programs of study to prepare students for transfer and/or entry into the workforce, leading them to contribute to the vitality of an increasingly global community.
School Highlights
Roanoke-Chowan Community College serves 811 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
The student population of Roanoke-Chowan Community College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Roanoke-Chowan Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
811 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
172 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
639 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
811 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
172 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
639 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
62%
21%
% White
31%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4667%
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,300
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,432 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,576 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,432
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,576
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$4,175
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,052
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Computer Information Technology Club, Male Mentoring, Nursing Club, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Skills USA, Student Ambassadors, Student Government Association, Women of Standards
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
In 1967 an abandoned prison compound located near the Village
of Union was purchased. Under the leadership of the State Rep.
Roberts H. Jernigan, Jr., and with the support of Sen. J. J. "Monk"
Harrington and Rep. Emmett Burden, funds to establish a two-year,
vocational and technical training institution in Hertford County
were provided by the North Carolina General Assembly. Originally
called Roanoke-Chowan Technical Institute, the institution's name
changed to Roanoke-Chowan Technical College in 1981 and to
Roanoke-Chowan Community College in 1987. The 41-acre RCCC campus
boasts five modern classroom buildings. Also, a seven-acre
Arboretum/Environmental Science Outdoor Laboratory is part of the
campus. It has been designated as a Project WILD Education Site by
the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The site is open to the
public for self-guided tours and is used as part of curricular and
continuing education classroom instruction. More than 20 curricular
programs now are offered in which students can earn associate in
arts degrees, associate in science degrees, associate in applied
science degrees, and associate in general education degrees, as
well as diplomas and certificates. The College also has taken
greater strides to provide transfer opportunities for students to
pursue higher-level degrees. Through the North Carolina Community
College System, a formal transfer agreement has been established
with the 16-member University of North Carolina System, as well as
with a variety of private colleges.
From business and healthcare to technology and skilled trades, the article showcases the breadth of options available to students seeking to enhance their knowledge, develop new skills, or pursue career advancement.
This comprehensive guide explains what a community college is, its history, and its role in higher education. It covers the types of programs offered, differences from four-year colleges, benefits of attending, and important considerations for prospective students, providing valuable insights for those exploring educational options.
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,915 per year for in-state students and $9,508 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Gaston College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
