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Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Rowan - Cabarrus Community College is a fully accredited community college located in Salisbury, North Carolina. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also provides continuing education programs. The North campus is located in the Piedmont, North Carolina and is spread across an area of more than 100 acres. The South campus is located in Cabarrus County. It covers an area of more than 20 acres.

RCCC’s student life is active and vibrant. The Achiever is the student newsletter of the college. It is funded by the Student Government Association. The campus is also home to several clubs and organizations, including the Reader's Circle Book Club, Early Childhood Club, Culture Connection and Practical Nursing Club.

Overview of Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, NC is home to Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Salisbury is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Rowan Cabarrus Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Faculty

Rowan Cabarrus Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

The school has 5,158 enrolled students (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Rowan Cabarrus Community College
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28146-1595
General Phone: (704) 216-3602
http://www.rccc.cc.nc.us

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair182automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech
Liberal Arts136liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Business And Management111business management, marketing, accounting, business administration
Computer Science And Engineering77network management, information technology, information science, computer security, computer programming, computer networking
Security And Law Enforcement69criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Medical Administration65medical office management
Education And Teaching60early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Production Trades55welding, machine shop assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine54registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Beauty And Cosmetology40cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor
Office And Administration28office management
Medical Support And Technology24radiographer, dental assistant
Engineering Technician14mechanical drafting, electronics tech
Construction Trades13electrician, property management
Family And Social Work3child development

Number of programs and degrees for Rowan Cabarrus Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree41624
Award of less than 1 academic year39828
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11718

Student Body

In 2007, Rowan Cabarrus Community College had a total enrollment of 5,158 students (2,816 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White74%
Black20%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1923%
20-2116%
22-2412%
25-2912%
30-348%
35-398%
40-4910%
50-645%
65+0%

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time15 %
Part-Time12 %

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, 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.

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,408
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,530
Books and supplies$ 800

Financial Aid:
Rowan Cabarrus Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 575400)

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track53102

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year53$48,171102$46,978
All faculty totalacademic year53$48,171102$46,978

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

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Rowan Cabarrus Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Rowan Cabarrus Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Rowan Cabarrus Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Rowan Cabarrus Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Rowan Cabarrus Community College Number of students
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Rowan Cabarrus Community College % of degrees in production trades
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Rowan Cabarrus Community College Female % of student body
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Rowan Cabarrus Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Rowan Cabarrus Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Rowan Cabarrus Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
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
Offers weekend classes
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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