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Nash Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Nash Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Nash Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Nash Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Nash Community College is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Nash Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,834

Cost of attendance at Nash Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,834

Cost of attendance at Nash Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Nash Community College received on average $4,387 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,387
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 45% $5,202 $478,610
Other Federal Grant 92 45% $5,271 $484,892
State Grant/Scholarships 43 21% $1,569 $67,473
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 50 25% $1,324 $66,220
Total Grant & Scholarships 141 69% $4,387 $618,585

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nash Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nash Community College students is 29.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.2%.

29.9%

  • African American 11.0% 9 students
  • white 37.2% 68 students
  • unknown 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 35.3% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Nash Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nash Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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