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Rich Mountain Community College can be found in Mena, Arkansas (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, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.
Rich Mountain Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 903 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
http://www.rmcc.edu
Rich Mountain Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | licensed practical nurse |
| Office And Administration | 17 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 10 | MIS, sales and marketing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information science, network management, systems analyst, webmastering |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | computer systems tech |
| Production Trades | 0 | machine shop assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | middle school teaching |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Rich Mountain Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 57 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 3 |
In 2005, Rich Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 903 students (539 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 15% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 98% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mena, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,672 |
| 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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $43,767 | 8 | $41,806 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $43,767 | 8 | $41,806 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Science/Studies
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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