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Roxbury Community College, also known as RCC, is a two-year, community college located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in the year 1973. The college grants Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, and other certificates to students. It also offers transfer programs which enable students to earn credits that can be transferred to other colleges and universities.
RCC’s student life is vibrant and active. The campus hosts a wide variety of degrees and programs based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular organizations are the Caribbean Club, College Transfer Awareness Club, Creative Writing Club, Criminal Justice Club, and Union Estudiantal Latino Americana Club.
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Campus Location1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400
USA
Main Tel: (617) 427-0060
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Roxbury Community College HighlightsWhere Roxbury Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, education and teaching, science, security and law enforcement, business and management, and engineering.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 172 | 16 | | < 1 year certificate | 12 | 6 | | 1-2 year certificate | 10 | 5 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Roxbury Community College was 2,398 in 2007 (1,435 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. 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 | $ 2,838 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,142 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Roxbury 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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| With tenure | | 31 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (32 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY (0 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (38 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (15 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (50 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE (19 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (20 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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