Richmond Community College
Richmond Community College is located in Hamlet, North Carolina. RCC was established back in 1967 and it has many different positive qualities that attract students in the community. Some programs are more career-based and will lead to certificates. There are also various associate’s degree and diploma options to consider. Students will have no trouble finding great academic opportunities at this school and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Students can also enjoy the many student clubs to enhance their overall college experience.
The RCC nursing program is an associate’s degree nursing program that is held in high regard. This program teaches all nursing students the right practical skills while also providing them with a good base of knowledge. Upon successful graduation from the program, students will be ready to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. The graduates of the nursing program at RCC have traditionally gone on to find employment in the field swiftly.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students2,528 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate66% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - 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, 95% of Richmond 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 | 74% | $4,957 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $480 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,878 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,683 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,464
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$3,799 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,255 |
$48,001 to $75,000$4,761 |
$75,001 to $110,000$3,999 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,528
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,635
Women
893
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
36% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
26% |
Black/African American |
22% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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.