Rogue Community College, also known as RCC, is a two-year, community college with campuses located in both Jackson County and Josephine County, Oregon. It also operates campuses in Grants Pass, Medford, and White City. The college, founded in November 1970, offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college provides continuing education programs in several fields of study and also offers distance learning opportunities. Distance Education at RCC is via online classes, WebCT support, and other remote learning methods.
RCC’s campus has an active student life with several clubs and organizations, which include Christ on Campus, the Environmental Sustainability Club, and the Rainbow Club RWC.
Rogue Community College is found in Grants Pass, OR. Grants Pass is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Rogue Community College.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Rogue Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rogue Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 4,398 in 2007-2008 at the school. A large number of students at Rogue Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Rogue Community College
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527-9291
General Phone: (541) 956-7500
http://www.Roguecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 175 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 33 | business, business management |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, corrections, fire services administration |
| Family and Social Work | 10 | child care management, social work, child care provider |
| Medical Support and Technology | 9 | dental assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 7 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Media | 5 | computer typography |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 2 | construction |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for Rogue Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 282 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 85 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Rogue Community College had a total enrollment of 4,398 students (2,516 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Grants Pass, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,742 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,282 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Rogue Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1018200)
Rogue Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $57,085 | 12 | $65,628 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $57,085 | 12 | $65,628 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 33 | $64,403 | 41 | $62,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $64,403 | 41 | $62,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rogue Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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