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Nash Community College, a public comprehensive educational institution with an open-door admissions policy, was founded in 1967. The College's mission is to provide an affordable educational environment which prepares students for college transfer and rewarding careers. Through teaching excellence, high quality instruction, technology, and work force development, Nash Community College provides life-long learning opportunities to individuals, communities, and organizations. These opportunities are accessible to all individuals regardless of age, sex, color, socio-economic status, ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, or disability.
Over 12,000 citizens participated in programs at Nash Community College during the 2007-2008 school year.
The College is located on 86 acres midway between Nashville and Rocky Mount, North Carolina, less than a mile off U.S. Highway 64 Bypass and US Interstate 95. While the primary service area is Nash County, the convenient location attracts students from the surrounding counties of Franklin, Wake, Wilson, and Halifax.
Modern buildings including the Science and Technology Center, the Business and Industry Center and a five-star rated Child Development Center comprise the campus physical plant.
As a comprehensive community college, 99 academic programs are offered, many of which lead to a degree, diploma or certificate. Included are two-year technical and college transfer programs which give the students the knowledge and expertise required for challenging careers or successful transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
Vocational, occupational, business, and industry related programs are offered which prepare students for jobs and provide a skilled workforce for the area. Additionally, the College offers Adult Basic Education, GED and adult high school to meet the diverse needs of the citizenry in Nash County and surrounding area.
2010 Annual Report
2011 Community Report
2009-2010
Demographics
Gender Total Students: 50% female; 50% male
Enrollment: For the 2011-2012 academic year, NCC served 11,678 students. Curriculum programs enrolled 4,888 students and Continuing Education enrolled 7,230.
Student Geographic Origin
- 60% Reside in Nash County
- 35% Reside in adjacent counties (Edgecombe, Halifax, Wake & Wilson)
- 5% Reside in other counties
- +/- 1% Out-of-State
Degrees and Programs
84 degree, diploma, or certificate programs as well as Continuing Education options
Student Success
97% of program graduates reported that their primary goal of attending NCC was met. 100% of employers report satisfaction with the preparation of NCC graduates that they employ.
(2010-2011 NCCCS Performance Measures)
2009:
College Program Graduates: 357
AHS/GED Graduates: 165
2010:
College Program Graduates: 440
AHS/GED Graduates: 161
2011:
College Program Graduates: 408
AHS/GED Graduates: 119
2012:
College Program Graduates: 557
AHS/GED Graduates: 99
Unique Career Options
Culinary, Biotechnology, Law Enforcement, Truck Driving, Electric Lineman, Machining, Advertising & Graphic Design, Medical Assisting.
PO Box 7488
522 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone 252-443-4011
Fax - 252-451-8401
Continuing Education Fax 252-451-8451 |
