Roanoke-Chowan Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Roanoke-Chowan’s 76% acceptance rate means admission is a realistic target for many applicants, so your strategy should focus on entering prepared and keeping costs predictable. Because it is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your record or help with placement, and put equal attention on grades, FAFSA, and program fit.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Roanoke-Chowan Community College facts and stats
Roanoke-Chowan Community College enrolls about 668 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Roanoke-Chowan has a 78% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Ahoskie, NC

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Key Roanoke-Chowan Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Roanoke-Chowan, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if a stronger superscore would help. Since Roanoke-Chowan does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use the last fall test date before the Regular Decision deadline as your final retake window.
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What you'll actually pay
Roanoke-Chowan is a public college with in-state tuition of $2,432 and out-of-state tuition of $8,576. Use these figures as a starting point, then review grants, scholarships, and other aid options that may help lower your net cost.

Roanoke-Chowan lists out-of-state tuition at $8,576, while in-state tuition is $2,432. Room and board adds about $7,500, so the total bill can vary significantly based on where a student is charged tuition and whether they live on campus. Financial aid can further lower out-of-pocket costs depending on a student’s need and eligibility.
Student life at Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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