Rogue Community College
Location and Contact Information
3345 Redwood HwyGrants Pass, OR 97527-9291
USA
Main Tel: (541) 956-7501
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Rogue Community College, also known as RCC, is located in Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon, United States. It was established in 1970 by a vote of the electorate of Josephine County. The campus spreads across an area of 80 acres. RCC operates the Redwood Campus, Riverside Campus, and Table Rock Campus. Rogue offers Associate of Sciences, Associate of General Studies, and Associate of Arts Degrees in a variety of subjects. It also offers more than 45 career and technical programs.
RCC has an active student life. There are several on campus clubs and organizations including the Christ on Campus (Bible Study Club), Club Latino, Rainbow Club RWC, and the Student Nurse Organization.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- 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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,922 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,498 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Rogue Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 75% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 63% | $4,704 |
| Institutional Grant | 12% | $1,057 |
| Federal Grant | 56% | $3,497 |
| Pell Grant | 56% | $3,441 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $402 |
| State or Local Grant | 50% | $1,693 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 23% | $5,595 |
| Federal Loan | 23% | $5,548 |
| Other Loan | $4,500 |
(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 Rogue Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | 6,856 |
| 2 | Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX | 4,769 |
| 3 | Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY | 6,987 |
| 4 | Coconino County Community College | Flagstaff, AZ | 3,751 |
| 5 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 4,786 |
| 6 | Centralia College | Centralia, WA | 3,816 |
| 7 | Western Nevada College | Carson City, NV | 4,728 |
| 8 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | 4,554 |
| 9 | Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR | 11,043 |
| 10 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | 2,517 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 282 | 19 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 80 | 21 |
| < 1 year certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 64 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 20 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,610 in 2009-2010 (2,980 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 48% 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.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
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/Commerce
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Construction Trades
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling