Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is located in Salisbury, North Carolina and is part of the state-supported North Carolina Community College System. RCCC was established back in 1963 and it now serves more than 22,000 students. The school offers associate’s degrees in more than 40 different fields of study and there are also various accredited diploma and certificate program options for students to take advantage of. This school has even proven to be a popular choice for those who are looking to transfer credits over to larger four-year universities. It is also known for its convenience as it offers day classes, evening classes, and online courses.
The RCCC nursing program offers several different potential paths for students. There are programs such as the nurse's aide program that can lead directly into lucrative employment opportunities. Students will also be able to pursue the practical nursing program and the associate’s degree nursing program. Nursing students will develop their skills over time and will gain all of the necessary experience to function well as nursing professionals. There is also an RN-to-BSN program offered in affiliation with UNC Greensboro. Both the associate’s degree program and the practical nursing program are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students5,819 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 3 | 44 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 10 |
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Randolph Community College
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1991 - Current |
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1991 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $76/credit | |
In State Students | $76/credit | |
Out of State Students | $268/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 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
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, 72% of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 62% | $4,818 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | $333 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $995 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $975 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | 1% | $5,961 |
$5,414
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,441 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,348 |
$48,001 to $75,000$5,369 |
$75,001 to $110,000$6,474 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
5,819
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,631
Women
2,188
Men
54%
Full-time
46%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
62% |
Black/African American |
18% |
Hispanic |
11% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.