Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public community college located in Salisbury, NC. It offers 85 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 22 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,064 for North Carolina residents and $6,672 for out-of-state students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,473) of public community colleges in North Carolina.
It has 6,754 students that are higher than the average population (3,115 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 3,393 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $27,300.

Academic Overview

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Salisbury, North Carolina.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,064 for North Carolina residents and $6,672 for other students on average. It offers 85 degree programs through 56 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 22 programs (13 Certificate, 9 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1333 Jake Alexander Blvd, South, Salisbury, NC
Phone704-216-7222
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$2,064
Out-of-State$6,672
Student Population »6,754 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »30%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate56% (Full-time)
39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,228
Students to Faculty12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$27,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,064 for North Carolina residents and $6,672 for out-of-state students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$2,064$6,672
Books & Supplies$1,800
Off-Campus Living Costs$24,452
Average Financial Aid$5,228
Cost of Attendance$28,316$32,924
After Financial Aid$23,088$27,696
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$27,300
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College$2,064$6,672
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina$2,542$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 22 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 13 Certificate, 9 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs139NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5629NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information Technology5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
48 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
37 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 353 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 122 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biotechnology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Property Maintenance2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 79 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
27 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,754 students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,391 male students and 4,325 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,7161,9974,719
Male Students2,3918131,578
Female Students4,3251,1843,141

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, there are 6,754 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,876 students were attending classes through distance learning (3,393 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,483 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,754
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses3,393
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,483
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,878

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