Roxbury Community College
Location and Contact Information
1234 Columbus AveRoxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400
USA
Main Tel: (617) 427-0060
Web Site
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Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, science, office and administration, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High female/male ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- 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.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,222 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid
Roxbury Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 73% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 73% | $5,054 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 70% | $3,964 |
| Pell Grant | 70% | $3,770 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $408 |
| State or Local Grant | 61% | $1,474 |
| 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 Roxbury Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 5,145 |
| 2 | Albany State University | Albany, GA | 4,176 |
| 3 | Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | 3,104 |
| 4 | Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 5,253 |
| 5 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 17,612 |
| 6 | Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | 5,042 |
| 7 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | 4,051 |
| 8 | University of Guam | Mangilao, GU | 3,387 |
| 9 | Laredo Community College | Laredo, TX | 8,256 |
| 10 | Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | 7,669 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 195 | 16 |
| < 1 year certificate | 13 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 5 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 35 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,482 in 2009-2010 (1,613 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 12% 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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- 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
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies