Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Community College (RCC) is located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts. RCC was established in 1973 and it serves more than 2,000 students. This school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It offers students several associate degree programs and there are also a number of certificate programs that students can take part in. RCC even has some specific partnerships with four-year universities that will allow students to earn a bachelor degree in some fields. There are also many transfer options for the credits that students will receive while attending RCC, making it a very practical choice for those who want to move on to a four-year university to further their academic pursuits.
The RCC nursing program is quite varied and offers nursing students a great educational opportunity. Students will be able to choose from the certificate in practical nursing program and the associate in science degree in nursing program. Both programs offer students a chance to hone their nursing skills to achieve their professional goals. There will be classroom experiences, as well as clinical experiences, that take place at various health care agencies. Both nursing programs are currently approved “with warning” by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. The associate degree program is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students1,928 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate48% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 6 | 39 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 3 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 04/18/1981 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1997 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $10 |
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 | $184/credit | |
In State Students | $184/credit | |
Out of State Students | $405/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 | $8,280 | $8,280 | $18,225 |
ADN | 70 | $12,880 | $12,880 | $28,350 |
BSN | 125 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $50,625 |
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, 87% of Roxbury 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 | 79% | $4,734 |
Other Federal Grant | 55% | $269 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $1,328 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | 1% | $1,650 |
$8,129
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,646 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,576 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,763 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,928
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,343
Women
585
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
62% |
Hispanic |
19% |
White |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.