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Public, 2-Year
Rocky Mount, NC

Nash Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NC. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$2,883

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

46.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$34,912

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Nash Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Rocky Mount, NC. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,883, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 46.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$5,766

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$4,912

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$43,354

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$92,474

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 46%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Nash Community College is $11,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
62.9%
37.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
45.8%
Black
35.0%
Hispanic
11.5%
Two or more
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Unknown
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
International
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,883

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,060
$30k - $48k$4,737
$48k - $75k$5,386
$75k+$6,651

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,500
Pell Grant Recipients29.3%
Using Federal Loans5.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment21.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

68.3%

Success

46.2%

In-State Cost

$2,883

Age 25+ Students

21.7%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 6

Working at 6yr

1,494 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Rocky Mount (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Rocky Mount (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Rocky Mount

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$825

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$830

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,035

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Rocky Mount metropolitan area.