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Robeson Community College, also known as RCC, is a tax-assisted, two-year, public institution located in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1965 as an extension unit of a nearby technical institute. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 125 acres. RCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college also offers continuing education and distance learning programs.
RCC has an active student life. The college campus hosts a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The college's student body has an impressive number of international students. There are special organizations that assist foreign students with admission into the college.
Lumberton, NC 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 1,788 enrolled students (as of 2007). 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
http://www.robeson.cc.nc.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 54 | HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 42 | electrician, carpentry |
| Family And Social Work | 36 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 14 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer networking, systems analyst |
| Office And Administration | 5 | executive secretary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | institutional food workers |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | electromechanical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Robeson Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 150 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 133 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 24 | 3 |
In 2007, Robeson Community College had a total enrollment of 1,788 students (1,141 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 42 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,404 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,526 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
Financial Aid:
Robeson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 861200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 26 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $46,941 | 59 | $47,216 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $46,941 | 59 | $47,216 |
*: 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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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