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Rockingham Community College, also known as RCC, is a public, two-year college located in Wentworth, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1963. The college's first president was Dr. Gerald B. James. The first classes were held in October 1966. RCC's campus encompasses more than 270 acres. It offers an array of degrees and programs and is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Humanities & Social Sciences Division
- Math & Science Division
RCC has a number of student organizations. Some of these include the Criminal Justice Club, Student Government Association, Alpha Kappa Pi, Students in Free Enterprise, Art Club, NC Association of Nursing Students, Sigma Kappa Delta, Early Childhood Educators Club, Practical Nursing Club, International Studies Club, Science Club, and Musicians Guild.
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Campus LocationHwy 65w County Home Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375-0038
USA
Main Tel: (336) 342-4261
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Rockingham Community College HighlightsWhere Rockingham Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration, engineering technician, and security and law enforcement.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
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 | 190 | 18 | | < 1 year certificate | 72 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 71 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Rockingham Community College was 2,013 in 2007 (1,253 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. 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 | $ 1,437 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,559 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Rockingham 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 | | 69 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (1 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) - Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (17 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (29 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (7 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (35 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (24 awarded) - Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (26 awarded) - Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (57 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (57 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (13 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Woodworking
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (26 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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