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Rockingham Community College

Rockingham Community College

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:

  • The Humanities/ Social Sciences Division
  • The Math/ Science Division

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).

Overview of Rockingham Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.

Rockingham Community College Selectivity

Rockingham Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

Rockingham Community College had 2,013 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rockingham Community College

Rockingham Community College
Hwy 65w County Home Rd
Wentworth, NC 27375-0038
General Phone: (336) 342-4261
http://www.rockinghamcc.edu

Rockingham Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology57respiratory care tech, surgical tech, clinical and medical lab science
Nursing And Emergency Medicine57registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts35liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Engineering Technician29electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician, electronics tech
Security And Law Enforcement26criminal justice and police
Medical Administration26medical office management
Business And Management25business management, accounting technology, human resources
Mechanics And Repair24HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance tech
Education And Teaching17early childhood education
Production Trades13machine shop assistant, woodworking, tool and die tech
Office And Administration8executive secretary
Computer Science And Engineering8information technology, computer networking, computer and media applications
Landscaping And Horticulture7applied horticulture
Beauty And Cosmetology1cosmetology

Number of programs and degrees for Rockingham Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree19018
Award of less than 1 academic year7217
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7110

Student Body

In 2007, Rockingham Community College had a total enrollment of 2,013 students (1,253 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black18%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1929%
20-2115%
22-2411%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
North Carolina99%

Rockingham Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time19 %
Part-Time24 %

Rockingham Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Rockingham Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,437
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,559
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
Rockingham Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295800)

Rockingham Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3138

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year31$47,04838$43,465
All faculty totalacademic year31$47,04838$43,465

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Rockingham Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

Rockingham Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rockingham Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Rockingham Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Rockingham Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Rockingham Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Rockingham Community College Female % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 18%Rockingham Community College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Rockingham Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Rockingham Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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