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Roane State Community College is a two-year college located in Harriman, Tennessee. The college was authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1969. It operates under the authority of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Roane State is mainly designed for students who aim to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Aside from transfer programs, Roane State also offers career preparation programs leading to associate degrees or certificates.
Roane State’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. They compete in sports like baseball, basketball, and softball in the Eastern Division of the Tennessee Junior College Athletic Association. RSCC's official mascot is the Raider.
Roane State Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Harriman, TN. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Roane State Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include science and laboratory technician.
Roane State Community College does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Roane State Community College, in 2007-2008, had 5,404 students (3,617 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers.
More complete details are provided below.
Roane State Community College
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
General Phone: (865) 354-3000
http://www.roanestate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 253 | liberal arts and sciences, cartography, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 114 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 101 | radiation therapist, opticianry, clinical and medical lab science, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, health diagnostic professions, pharmacy tech |
| Business And Management | 52 | business management, business administration |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 46 | science tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 33 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Medical Administration | 28 | medical records tech, medical transcription, environmental health |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | education |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | child development |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Roane State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 619 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 58 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Roane State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,404 students (3,617 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harriman, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,534 | 1,617 | 64% | 1,343 | 83% |
| Men | 896 | 611 | 68% | 539 | 88% |
| Women | 1,623 | 1,001 | 62% | 804 | 80% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 74% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,787 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,568 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Roane State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 991400)
Roane State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $77,134 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $50,228 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $63,342 | 7 | $64,491 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $60,400 | 5 | $56,992 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $52,112 | 34 | $50,226 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $42,907 | 22 | $41,497 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,391 | 9 | $41,074 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $50,559 | 70 | $46,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Basketball | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 1 | 1 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roane State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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