Lumberton, North Carolina is home to Robeson Community College. Lumberton is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Robeson Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Robeson Community College has 2,527 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Robeson Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Robeson Community College
5160 Fayetteville Rd
Lumberton, NC 28360
General Phone: (910) 272-3700
Admissions Phone: (910) 272-3342
Financial Aid Phone: (910) 272-3352
http://www.robeson.cc.nc.us
Robeson Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 98 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 63 | HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 61 | electrician, carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer networking, systems analyst |
| Business And Management | 18 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Office And Administration | 11 | executive secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 8 | respiratory care tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | institutional food workers |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electromechanical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Robeson Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 185 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 170 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 2 |
In 2005, Robeson Community College had a total enrollment of 2,527 students (1,454 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 34% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 21% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lumberton, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (910) 272-3342
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,084 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Robeson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 861200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (910) 272-3352
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $37,795 | 54 | $37,803 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $37,795 | 54 | $37,803 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Robeson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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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