Richmond Community College
Location and Contact Information
1042 W Hamlet AveHamlet, NC 28345-1189
USA
Main Tel: (910) 410-1700
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Richmond Community College, also referred to as RCC, is located in Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1964 as the Richmond Technical Institute. RCC received its present name in 1987. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are offered in various areas of study including electrical electronics, infant toddler care, business administration, computer engineering, health care management, mechanical engineering, and practical nursing.
The college is home to a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are the Student Government Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, The Mechanical Engineering Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, The RCC Business Student’s Association, and the Native American Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, medicine, and family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) 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.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,658 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Richmond Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 88% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 81% | $4,496 |
| Institutional Grant | 5% | $287 |
| Federal Grant | 81% | $3,482 |
| Pell Grant | 80% | $3,513 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $2,150 |
| State or Local Grant | 51% | $1,604 |
| 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 Richmond Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro, NC | 2,377 |
| 2 | Porterville College | Porterville, CA | 4,363 |
| 3 | University of Hawaii Maui College | Kahului, HI | 3,287 |
| 4 | Capital Community College | Hartford, CT | 3,989 |
| 5 | James Sprunt Community College | Kenansville, NC | 1,254 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA | 7,790 |
| 7 | West Hills College-Coalinga | Coalinga, CA | 3,095 |
| 8 | University of Arkansas Community College-Hope | Hope, AR | 1,256 |
| 9 | Halifax Community College | Weldon, NC | 1,374 |
| 10 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 182 | 23 |
| < 1 year certificate | 40 | 14 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 18 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 52 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,776 in 2009-2010 (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 18% 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
- Business Administration and Management
- Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies