Rockingham Community College
Location and Contact Information
Hwy 65w County Home RdWentworth, NC 27375-0038
USA
Main Tel: 33600000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
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 | $ 1,716 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,838 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Rockingham Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 65% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 65% | $4,953 |
| Institutional Grant | 29% | $698 |
| Federal Grant | 61% | $3,258 |
| Pell Grant | 52% | $3,592 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $610 |
| State or Local Grant | 53% | $1,952 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | $7,857 | |
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan | $7,857 |
(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 Rockingham Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Community College | Statesville, NC | 2,982 |
| 2 | Stanly Community College | Albemarle, NC | 2,109 |
| 3 | Marshall Community and Technical College | Huntington, WV | 2,534 |
| 4 | Louisiana State University-Eunice | Eunice, LA | 3,031 |
| 5 | South Piedmont Community College | Polkton, NC | 2,398 |
| 6 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 7 | Lake City Community College | Lake City, FL | 2,788 |
| 8 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton, NC | 2,826 |
| 9 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | 1,659 |
| 10 | East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | 1,448 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 158 | 18 |
| < 1 year certificate | 83 | 20 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 81 | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 62 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,125 in 2009-2010 (1,898 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 17% 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
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Software and Media Applications
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Woodworking
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science