Rockingham Community College
Rockingham Community College (RCC) is located in Wentworth, North Carolina and is a part of the North Carolina Community College System. RCC was established back in 1966 and it now serves over 2200 students. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. There are various academic programs at this school that will allow students to earn associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates. RCC has many transfer options for students who want to move on to four-year universities once their academic needs have been met at the community college level. With many robust educational options to consider, this is a perfect college for anyone in the community.
The RCC nursing program gives students in the area a chance to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. This program also has an LPN-to-ADN option for students who qualify. Those who are looking for a comprehensive nursing education will be able to find it at RCC. Graduates of the RCC nursing program go on to find jobs in their field very quickly and have had great success on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
Number of Students1,931 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 15 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 10 |
Compare Schools
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23 miles away |
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25 miles away |
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28 miles away |
Alamance Community College
32 miles away |
Forsyth Technical Community College
36 miles away |
Davidson County Community College
43 miles away |
Piedmont Community College
43 miles away |
Randolph Community College
50 miles away |
Surry Community College
53 miles away |
Durham Technical Community College
57 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1968 - 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, 71% of Rockingham 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 | 57% | $4,121 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $146 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $1,771 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $1,340 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | -- | $3,000 |
$6,291
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,676 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,009 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,044 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,407 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,931
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,166
Women
765
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
68% |
Black/African American |
16% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
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.