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Rich Mountain Community College

Rich Mountain Community College is a two-year public institution located in Mena, Arkansas. The college has other campuses in Waldron, Wickes, Oden and Mount Ida. RMCC was founded in 1973. The campus is spread across an area of 800 acres. RMCC offers associate’s degree programs in several subjects, including general studies, business studies and general technology. It also offers technical certificate programs in computer systems technology, machine tool technology and office technology.

The RMCC Optimist Club, the 60+ Club, the Rich Mountain Video Team and P.R.I.D.E. are some of the student associations and clubs operated by the students in the campus. The college also has an active Greek life, with chapters of several sororities and fraternities on campus.

Campus Location

1100 College Dr
Mena, AR 71953
USA
Main Tel: (479) 394-7622
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Rich Mountain Community College Highlights

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

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, computer science and engineering, and office and administration.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate588
1-2 year certificate293
< 1 year certificate21

Students

The student enrollment at Rich Mountain Community College was 1,004 in 2007 (572 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,416
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,128
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid: Rich Mountain 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):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  22

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

  • Management Information Systems
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (42 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (24 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Selected Careers of Interest

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