Robeson Community College
Location and Contact Information
5160 Fayetteville RdLumberton, NC 28360
USA
Main Tel: (910) 272-3700
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
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."
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, mechanics and repair, construction trades, and security and law enforcement.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
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 | $ 1,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,293 |
| Books and supplies | $ 960 |
Financial Aid
Robeson Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 59% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 59% | $5,140 |
| Institutional Grant | 2% | $229 |
| Federal Grant | 56% | $3,733 |
| Pell Grant | 56% | $3,733 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 46% | $1,958 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Robeson Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson, NC | 4,633 |
| 2 | College of Alameda | Alameda, CA | 6,789 |
| 3 | Savannah Technical College | Savannah, GA | 4,580 |
| 4 | Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus | Birmingham, AL | 3,609 |
| 5 | Arizona Western College | Yuma, AZ | 7,290 |
| 6 | Hinds Community College | Raymond, MS | 10,151 |
| 7 | Cosumnes River College | Sacramento, CA | 14,401 |
| 8 | Metropolitan Community College Area | Omaha, NE | 15,055 |
| 9 | Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 24,870 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 220 | 6 |
| Associate | 185 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 58 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 88 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,358 in 2009-2010 (2,167 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 46% 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)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies