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Robeson Community College

Robeson Community College, also known as RCC, is located in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1965 and is under the North Carolina Community College System. The campus spreads over an area of more than 120 acres. The college offers degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in various areas of study including computer information technology, nursing, culinary technology, business administration, and early childhood education. RCC also offers distance learning programs to students.

Robeson Community College offers students access to several clubs and organizations. These include the Student Services TRIO Organization, Student Government Association, and Students Helping Other People. Students submit news items to the RCC newsletter known as the "Campus Clips."

Campus Location

5160 Fayetteville Rd
Lumberton, NC 28360
USA
Main Tel: (910) 272-3700
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, mechanics and repair, and construction trades.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate1816
Associate17013
1-2 year certificate286

Students

Student enrollment was 1,788 in 2007-2008 (1,165 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 1,404
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,526
Books and supplies$ 925

Financial Aid: Robeson Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  88

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (7 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (70 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (5 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (58 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs

LIBERAL ARTS (26 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (63 awarded)

  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (16 awarded)

  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (48 awarded)

  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (16 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (50 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Related North Carolina School Links

List of North Carolina colleges

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