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Rich Mountain Community College is a two-year college located on a 40-acre campus in Mena, Arkansas. The college is sometimes referred to as RMCC. It was originally founded in 1973 as the Rich Mountain Vocational-Technical School. A decade later, it merged with the Henderson State University off-campus program and the combined entity came to be the present RMCC. The college offers certificate and associate programs in academic disciplines like business administration, information technology, arts, humanities, natural science and social sciences.
RMCC has a Student Government Association that represents the student body of the college and acts as a liaison between the students and authorities. Student can choose from over 60 clubs and organizations, including the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and the Rich Mountain Video Team. Financial aid is available through work study programs, loans, grants and scholarships like the B & D Scholarship and the Carroll Davis Endowed Scholarship.
Rich Mountain Community College can be found in Mena, AR (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Rich Mountain Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
Rich Mountain Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 1,004 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Rich Mountain Community College, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rich Mountain Community College exists to provide all citizens of the Ouachita Mountain Region with exemplary educational and enrichment opportunities to improve the quality of life and standard of living."
More complete details are provided below.
Rich Mountain Community College
1100 College Dr
Mena, AR 71953
General Phone: (479) 394-7622
http://www.rmcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 49 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 26 | licensed practical nurse |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | teacher ed |
| Business and Management | 5 | sales and marketing |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child development |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | webmastering |
Number of programs and degrees for Rich Mountain Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 62 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Rich Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 1,004 students (580 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 14% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 99% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 41 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mena, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,152 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Rich Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2111100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $50,216 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $50,216 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 8 | $49,223 | 10 | $43,894 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $49,223 | 10 | $43,894 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rich Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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