Roane State Community College
Location and Contact Information
276 Patton LaneHarriman, TN 37748
USA
Main Tel: (865) 354-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Roane State Community College is a 2-year college situated in Harriman, Tennessee. The Tennessee General Assembly authorized the college in 1969. RSCC is run by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Roane State Community College primarily caters to students who wish to transfer to 4-year colleges or universities. In addition to the transfer programs, RSCC also offers various career training programs that lead to associate degrees or certificates.
RSCC’s athletic department has both men’s and women’s sports teams, which compete in sports like basketball, baseball and softball. They are members of the Tennessee Junior College Athletic Association. The Raider is the official mascot of Roane State Community College.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,945 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,321 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Roane State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 73% | $4,321 |
| Institutional Grant | 14% | $1,665 |
| Federal Grant | 42% | $3,780 |
| Pell Grant | 42% | $3,510 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $688 |
| State or Local Grant | 53% | $2,529 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 13% | $4,064 |
| Federal Loan | 13% | $4,064 |
| 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 Roane State Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland State Community College | Cleveland, TN | 3,335 |
| 2 | Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN | 4,770 |
| 3 | Lee College | Baytown, TX | 5,868 |
| 4 | University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | 4,977 |
| 5 | College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | 40,310 |
| 6 | Delaware Technical and Community College-Stanton-Wilmington | Newark, DE | 7,303 |
| 7 | Delta College | University Center, MI | 10,899 |
| 8 | Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | 4,402 |
| 9 | Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | 2,013 |
| 10 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD | 6,898 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 615 | 19 |
| < 1 year certificate | 52 | 8 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 27 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 83 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 43 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,534 in 2009-2010 (3,753 full-time equivalent).
About 41% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 58% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 65% Women 57% All 60%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
- Cartography
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Environmental Health
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant