C
Average
Score: 48/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
18/100 · earnings-weighted

Roanoke-Chowan Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Ahoskie, North Carolina 27910
🌐 www.roanokechowan.edu/
Roanoke-Chowan Community College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state
Roanoke-Chowan Community College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
A
88/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
F
24/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

591
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,076
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Roanoke-Chowan Community College ▼

55% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$109,577
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+0.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Roanoke-Chowan Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,324
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,139
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
36.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Roanoke-Chowan Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $109,577
  • Avg rent near campus: $882/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27847 (19.0% cap, Kelford)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,432 $8,576

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
85%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$8,076
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,898
$30,001 - $48,000$8,387

Student Demographics

591
Total Students
67%
Women
26%
Traditional Age (18-24)
55%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 3%
Black 66%
Asian 2%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 55%
With Family 46%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~322 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 17%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 46%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
Tuition at Roanoke-Chowan Community College is $2,432 for in-state students and $8,576 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,076.
What is the graduation rate at Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
The graduation rate at Roanoke-Chowan Community College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Roanoke-Chowan Community College a good school?
Roanoke-Chowan Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
Roanoke-Chowan Community College has a total enrollment of 591 students.
Is there rental demand near Roanoke-Chowan Community College?
Yes! Approximately 55% of students at Roanoke-Chowan Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 322 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ahoskie area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology