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.
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.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
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.
Rowan Cabarrus Community College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 5,158 enrolled students (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
1333 Jake Alexander Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28146-1595
General Phone: (704) 216-3602
http://www.rccc.cc.nc.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 182 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech |
| Liberal Arts | 136 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business And Management | 111 | business management, marketing, accounting, business administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 77 | network management, information technology, information science, computer security, computer programming, computer networking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 69 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 65 | medical office management |
| Education And Teaching | 60 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Production Trades | 55 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 40 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Office And Administration | 28 | office management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | radiographer, dental assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 13 | electrician, property management |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Rowan Cabarrus Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 416 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 398 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 117 | 18 |
In 2007, Rowan Cabarrus Community College had a total enrollment of 5,158 students (2,816 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 15 % |
| Part-Time | 12 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 53 | 102 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 53 | $48,171 | 102 | $46,978 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $48,171 | 102 | $46,978 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rowan Cabarrus Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | 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
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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