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Rockingham Community College, also known as RCC, was established in 1963, and is a public community college situated in Wentworth, North Carolina. The institution is a part of the North Carolina Community College System. The college offers associate’s degrees in the fields of arts, science, and applied science. Various courses are also offered through distance learning programs. Technical degree programs are also provided by RCC. The college is organized into the following academic divisions:
RCC’s athletics department sponsors various men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams are nicknamed as Eagles. They participate in sports including baseball, basketball, softball, golf, and volleyball. The Eagles compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Rockingham Community College is located in Wentworth, NC (a rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Rockingham Community College is the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.
Rockingham Community College is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Rockingham Community College had 2,013 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Rockingham Community College
Hwy 65w County Home Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375-0038
General Phone: (336) 342-4261
http://www.rockinghamcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 48 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support and Technology | 39 | respiratory care tech, surgical tech, clinical and medical lab science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 24 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, HVAC |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | early childhood education |
| Business and Management | 21 | business management, accounting technology, human resources |
| Production Trades | 18 | machine shop assistant, tool and die tech, woodworking |
| Medical Administration | 18 | medical office management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 15 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | engineering technician, electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture |
| Office and Administration | 7 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information technology, computer and media applications, computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Rockingham Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 166 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 80 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 77 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Rockingham Community College had a total enrollment of 2,013 students (1,751 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 19 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wentworth, 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 | $ 1,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,697 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Rockingham Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295800)
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 | 29 | $47,761 | 35 | $45,284 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $47,761 | 35 | $45,284 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Woodworking, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rockingham Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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