Roxbury Community College, commonly referred to as RCC, was established in 1973. This two-year coeducational institute is located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts. RCC's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year.
Students of Roxbury Community College can choose from over 20 programs of study and more than 10 certificate courses. RCC awards a number of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. The college is divided into the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of fields men’s and women’s teams in basketball, baseball, soccer, and indoor and outdoor track & field. The teams are members of the ECAC, and Region XXI of NJCAA. The men’s teams are called the Tigers while the women’s teams are nicknamed the Lady Tigers.
The campus of Roxbury Community College is in Roxbury Crossing, MA, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Roxbury Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, science, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes Roxbury Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Roxbury Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,398 students enrolled (1,513 full-time equivalent). Roxbury Community College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Roxbury Community College is an urban college which has both the expectation and obligation to serve, with excellence, communities with predominantly minority and recent immigrant populations. With the belief that all students admitted to Roxbury Community College can learn, be retrained, and persist to completion of their educational objective, the mission of Roxbury Community College is to provide, through its degree, certificate, and student development programs, instruction and personal growth experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning, employment, good citizenship, ethical conduct, and continuous development. In addition to serving the learning needs of the Greater Roxbury area and surrounding communities, Roxbury Community College has chosen mathematics, nursing, science and technology as areas of primary focus."
More complete details are provided below.
Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400
General Phone: (617) 427-0060
http://www.rcc.mass.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 48 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business and Management | 36 | business management, business and related services, accounting technology, business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Science | 16 | biology, physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 12 | early childhood education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | radiation therapist, mental health services tech, health service and sciences |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, office management, general office occupations, office data entry, executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer support |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | mechanical drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Roxbury Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 170 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Roxbury Community College had a total enrollment of 2,398 students (1,513 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,334 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Roxbury Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1193000)
Roxbury Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $67,656 | 11 | $66,784 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $64,376 | 3 | $55,884 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 14 | $54,525 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $64,726 | 29 | $59,124 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Roxbury Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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