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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.
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Campus Location1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345-1189
USA
Main Tel: (910) 410-1700
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Richmond Community College HighlightsWhere Richmond Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching and medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 177 | 20 | | < 1 year certificate | 25 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 8 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Richmond Community College was 1,799 in 2007 (1,153 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,382 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,504 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Richmond Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 52 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (27 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded) - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded) - Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (25 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (14 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE (19 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (57 awarded) - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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