Rowan College at Burlington County
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. RCBC was established back in 1966 and is a fully accredited two-year public community college. The school used to be known as Burlington Community College and has gone through several name changes over the years. This college enrolls more than 8,000 students each year and offers them a number of different associate’s degree and certificate program opportunities. This school has received accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The RCBC associate’s degree in nursing program is designed to prepare students for the rigors of being professional nurses. It teaches students critical thinking skills while also putting an emphasis on effective communication. Nurses who graduate from this program have gone on to be successful and tend to find jobs very easily. This program is approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students8,951 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
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Nursing schools located within 38 miles radius of Rowan College at Burlington County
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Community College of Philadelphia
14 miles away |
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Camden County College
15 miles away |
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Rowan College at Gloucester County
18 miles away |
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Bucks County Community College
19 miles away |
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Mercer County Community College
23 miles away |
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Montgomery County Community College
25 miles away |
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Delaware County Community College
26 miles away |
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Salem Community College
36 miles away |
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Atlantic Cape Community College
37 miles away |
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Cumberland County College
38 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1986 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $136/credit | |
| In State Students | $152/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $217/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,120 | $6,840 | $9,765 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,520 | $10,640 | $15,190 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,000 | $19,000 | $27,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 58% of Rowan College at Burlington County's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $4,196 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $203 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,985 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $2,580 |
| Federal Student Loans | 13% | $4,092 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,469 |
$6,552
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,568 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,915 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,450 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,664 |
| Over $110,000$11,154 |
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Student Population
8,951
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,124
Women
3,827
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
55% |
|
Black/African American |
20% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
