Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public community college in Salisbury, North Carolina, serving roughly 4,164 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,981 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,064. Student demographics in federal data include White (49.6%) and Black or African American (23.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,064
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,981 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,164 31.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.10%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 113.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 24.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,072
- Room & Board: $16,196 annual estimate
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, NC (ZIP 28146).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College public or private?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Rowan-Cabarrus Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,064 in-state, $6,672 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,981.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,580 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,494 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,903 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,074 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,256.
How big is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
Total enrollment: 4,164 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,072 students.
About 32% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.10%.
First-year retention: 60.4%.
What do graduates of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,316 six years after entry; $34,936 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,458.
28.46% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (377 completions)
- Information Technology (276 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (129 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (124 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (107 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (107 completions)
- Electrician (71 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (67 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (66 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (58 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.10%; median earnings $34,936 at 10 years; net price $7,981. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,064
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College was $2,064.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,981
2024 Value
In 2024 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,981.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,981 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,256 4-Year In-State Tuition
$26,688 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,196 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,060 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$80,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,420 | $8,564 | $5,150 |
| 2014 | $2,442 | $8,586 | $6,116 |
| 2015 | $2,506 | $8,650 | $5,725 |
| 2016 | $2,626 | $8,770 | $4,529 |
| 2017 | $2,626 | $8,770 | $4,850 |
| 2018 | $2,626 | $8,770 | $4,809 |
| 2019 | $2,632 | $8,776 | $3,036 |
| 2020 | $2,632 | $8,776 | $2,602 |
| 2021 | $2,626 | $8,770 | $3,016 |
| 2022 | $2,024 | $6,632 | $2,267 |
| 2023 | $2,064 | $6,672 | $4,842 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.6%), Black or African American (23.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). About 28.46% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
31.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in 2024 is 4,164 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,072 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.61% 100% Completion Time
35.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.61% of students graduating from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Information Technology: 72% male / 28% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 93% male / 7% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,458 Median Student Debt
$34,936 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
994.35% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 377 completions
2. Information Technology: 276 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 129 completions
4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 124 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 107 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 107 completions
7. Electrician: 71 completions
8. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 67 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 66 completions
Most popular programs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 24.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,580
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,126
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public institution located in Salisbury, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Information Technology, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 4,164 students. Student body composition includes White (49.6%), Black or African American (23.3%), Hispanic or Latino (17.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.10%. Approximately 28.46% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Salisbury, NC 28146
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.10% graduation rate at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College located?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, NC.
How much does Rowan-Cabarrus Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,064 and average net price is $7,981 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,196 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,072 students, White (49.6%), Black or African American (23.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
About 47.2% of students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,316 six years after entry and $34,936 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Rowan-Cabarrus Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,458.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College public or private?
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public institution located in Salisbury, NC.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College an HBCU?
No. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College a tribal college?
No. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.6%).
Is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Salisbury, North Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.