Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College, also referred to as RCC, was initially founded in 1958 as the Randolph Industrial Education Center. In 1965, it became the Randolph Technical Institute. Between 1979 and 1988, the school was known as Randolph Technical College.

Students of Randolph Community College can earn diplomas, certificates, and associate degrees. Courses are offered in the fields of business technology, developmental studies, general education, health occupations, and mechanical and industrial technology, among others.

Randolph Community College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Students are members of the Campus Crusaders, Common Threads, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, RCC Student Nurse Association, and Uwharrie Dreams, among others.

Randolph Community College Highlights

Where Randolph Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media, security and law enforcement, office and administration, photography and commercial art, design, and production trades.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High female/male ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Randolph Community College was 2,521 in 2007 (1,115 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 6% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 94% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Randolph Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.