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Randolph Community College, North Carolina

Overview of Randolph Community College

The campus of Randolph Community College is in Asheboro, North Carolina, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Randolph Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Randolph Community College is known for its programs in design, media, photography and commercial art, and security and law enforcement.

Randolph Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2005, Randolph Community College had 1,988 students enrolled (1,270 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide comprehensive education, training, and services to adults consistent with the identified needs of students and the community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College
629 Industrial Pk Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
Admissions Phone: (336) 633-0225
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 633-0205
http://www.randolph.edu

Randolph Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Randolph Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts45liberal arts and sciences, general studies, language translation, historic preservation and conservation
Security And Law Enforcement38criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Media32photo and film tech, photojournalism
Photography And Commercial Art26commercial photography, commercial art
Business And Management26business management, accounting
Design21interior design
Nursing And Emergency Medicine21registered nursing
Medical Support And Technology15radiographyer
Mechanics And Repair15autobody repair, automobile mechanics
Education And Teaching12early childhood education
Computer Science And Engineering11network management, information technology
Production Trades11machine shop assistant, welding
Office And Administration7office management
Construction Trades7electrician
Engineering Technician3electromechanical instrument tech

Number of programs and degrees for Randolph Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree21421
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7613
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

In 2005, Randolph Community College had a total enrollment of 1,988 students (1,270 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1919%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-399%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina99%

Randolph Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time74 %

Randolph Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Asheboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Randolph Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year21$38,42633$38,787
All faculty totalacademic year21$38,42633$38,787

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Randolph Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Historic Preservation and Conservation
Language Interpretation and Translation
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Photojournalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Randolph Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Randolph Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Randolph Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Randolph Community College % of degrees in media
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Randolph Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Randolph Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Randolph Community College % of degrees in design
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Randolph Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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