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Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College, also referred to as RCC, was originally established as the Randolph Industrial Education Center in 1962. The name was changed to Randolph Technical Institute in 1965, and again to Randolph Technical College in 1979. It was finally christened the Randolph Community College in 1988. The college sits on a 35-acre campus in Asheboro, North Carolina.

A large number of associate’s degrees, certificates, and diploma programs are offered by RCC. Students can opt for courses in the fields of business technology, developmental studies, general education, health occupation, human services, photographic technology, art, and design, and mechanical & industrial technology.

Students of Randolph Community College are members of various clubs and organizations such as the Student Government Organization, Campus Crusaders, Common Threads, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, RCC Student Nurse Association and Myths and Makers. In addition, they also publish the on-campus literary magazine called “Uwharrie Dreams”.

Overview of Randolph Community College

The campus of Randolph Community College is in Asheboro, NC, 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 range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Randolph Community College is known for its programs in design, media, photography and commercial art, security and law enforcement, and production trades.

Randolph Community College Selectivity

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

Faculty

Randolph Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 2,521 students enrolled (1,946 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Randolph Community College are 40 years old or older.

Randolph Community College Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide quality education, training, and workforce development to meet the needs of our students and community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Randolph Community College

Randolph Community College
629 Industrial Pk Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
General Phone: (336) 633-0200
http://www.randolph.edu

Randolph Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts56liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Security and Law Enforcement33criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Education and Teaching31early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Business and Management29business management, accounting, entrepreneurship
Photography and Commercial Art28photography, commercial photography, commercial art
Nursing and Emergency Medicine19registered nursing
Mechanics and Repair18autobody repair, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Office and Administration16office management
Production Trades16machine shop assistant
Media10photojournalism
Medical Support and Technology9radiographer
Computer Science and Engineering9information technology, computer networking
Design9interior design
Construction Trades4electrician
Medical Administration0health care administration

Number of programs and degrees for Randolph Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree21923
Award of less than 1 academic year3410
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years349

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Randolph Community College had a total enrollment of 2,521 students (1,946 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown74%
(Foreign Students)26%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1918%
20-2117%
22-2414%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-647%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
North Carolina93%
(International Students)6%

Randolph Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time42 %
Part-Time23 %

Randolph Community College Room and Board (2007)

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 Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,136
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,720
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Randolph Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 544700)

Randolph Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year27$41,94738$41,558
All faculty totalacademic year27$41,94738$41,558

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

Randolph Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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

MEDIA
Photojournalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

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
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

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

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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 4%Randolph Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Randolph Community College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Randolph Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Randolph Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Randolph Community College Female % of student body
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Randolph Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Randolph Community College % of degrees in design
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Randolph Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Randolph Community College % of degrees in production trades
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Randolph Community College % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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