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Public, 2-Year
Salisbury, NC

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

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

Annual Tuition

$2,064

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

30.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$34,936

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Salisbury, NC. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,064, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 30.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$4,128

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$4,936

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$45,232

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$94,592

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 30%

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 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $9,458.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
62.6%
37.4%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.9%
Black
21.8%
Hispanic
16.4%
Two or more
3.6%
Unknown
2.7%
International
2.7%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

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

$2,064

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,131
$30k - $48k$4,686
$48k - $75k$6,201
$75k+$6,669

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,458
Pell Grant Recipients28.1%
Using Federal Loans0.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment23.9%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,123
Avg. Pell Grant$7,993
Avg. State/Local Grant$1,937
Avg. Institutional Grant$876
Students Receiving Grants96.0%

* 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

57.4%

Success

30.4%

In-State Cost

$2,064

Age 25+ Students

22.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 6

Working at 6yr

2,869 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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