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Students attend Richmond Community College in Hamlet, North Carolina, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Richmond Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Richmond Community College is known for its programs in medicine and education and teaching.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Richmond Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 1,472 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Richmond Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Richmond Community College
1042 W Hamlet Ave
Hamlet, NC 28345-1189
General Phone: (910) 582-7000
Admissions Phone: (910) 582-7120
Financial Aid Phone: (910) 582-7118
http://www.richmondcc.edu
Richmond Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 45 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech, engineering technician |
| Medicine | 25 | health professions |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and safety |
| Office And Administration | 22 | office management |
| Business And Management | 18 | accounting, business management |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | foodservice management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 13 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | network management, information technology, information science |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Construction Trades | 7 | electrician |
| Production Trades | 2 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Richmond Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 247 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 78 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 5 |
In 2005, Richmond Community College had a total enrollment of 1,472 students (953 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamlet, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (910) 582-7120
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,185 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,585 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Richmond Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (910) 582-7118
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 27 |
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 | academic year | 25 | $47,461 | 27 | $46,830 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $47,461 | 27 | $46,830 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Richmond Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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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