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Richmond Community College, also referred to as RCC, is a coeducational college located in Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. It was established in April 1964 as the Richmond Technical Institute. In October 1980, the name of the institution was changed to Richmond Technical College. In July 1987, the name was finally changed to Richmond Community College and the institution was granted community college status.
Students attend Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC, 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.
There are 1,799 students at Richmond Community College (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school 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) 410-1700
http://www.richmondcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, education |
| Family and Social Work | 22 | foodservice management, child development |
| Medical Support and Technology | 20 | medical assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, industrial production tech |
| Business and Management | 16 | business management, accounting, logistics |
| Medicine | 13 | health professions |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Office and Administration | 6 | office management |
| Production Trades | 4 | machine shop assistant |
| Construction Trades | 4 | electrician |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information technology, information science, network management, computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Richmond Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 176 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Richmond Community College had a total enrollment of 1,799 students (1,441 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 36% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hamlet, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,382 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,504 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Richmond Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 32 |
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 | academic year | 21 | $59,036 | 32 | $53,546 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $59,036 | 32 | $53,546 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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