Rappahannock Community College
Location and Contact Information
12745 College DriveGlenns, VA 23149-2616
USA
Main Tel: (804) 758-6700
Web Site
The campus is in a rural area.
Overview
Rappahannock Community College, also nicknamed RCC, is a coeducational, community college located in Glenns, Virginia, United States. RCC offers instruction in AA&S, AAS, and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. The college also provides distance learning opportunities to students. RCC provides financial aid to needy students.
RCC’s campus hosts several student honor societies, clubs, and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular organizations are the Art Club, Culture Club (Glenns Campus), Dread Poets Society, and Phi Theta Kappa. The college's athletics department supports several men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams participate in baseball, basketball, softball, and bowling.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,279 |
| Books and supplies | $ 884 |
Financial Aid
Rappahannock Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 58% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 58% | $3,647 |
| Institutional Grant | 19% | $1,436 |
| Federal Grant | 39% | $3,534 |
| Pell Grant | 39% | $3,327 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $651 |
| State or Local Grant | 27% | $1,717 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rappahannock Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Tyler Community College | Chester, VA | 8,776 |
| 2 | Germanna Community College | Locust Grove, VA | 6,515 |
| 3 | Thomas Nelson Community College | Hampton, VA | 10,557 |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College | Oklahoma City, OK | 12,508 |
| 5 | Amberton University | Garland, TX | 1,562 |
| 6 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Richmond, VA | 13,079 |
| 7 | Heritage College | Denver, CO | 695 |
| 8 | Lord Fairfax Community College | Middletown, VA | 5,867 |
| 9 | Heritage College | Oklahoma City, OK | 767 |
| 10 | New River Community College | Dublin, VA | 4,889 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 223 | 6 |
| < 1 year certificate | 88 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 15 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 28 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,307 in 2009-2010 (1,717 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technology
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions