Richmond Community College

1042 W Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC, 28345-1189
Tel: (910)410-1700
Public | 2,100 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Richmond Community College serves 2,100 students.
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body.
  • Richmond Community College is the only community colleges within Richmond County, NC.

School Overview:
Richmond Community College
Community College Avg.
Title IV Eligible YES YES
Carnegie Classification Associates--Public Rural-serving Small Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 108 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,100 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:19 1:21
% American Indian/Alaskan		 8% 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 1% 6%
% Black		 36% 15%
% White		 55% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $1,866 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,010 $8,679
 
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 85% 91%

School Notes:

  • In 1963, the General Assembly of North Carolina established a system of community colleges and technical institutes which was to be governed by the State Board of Education and a local board of trustees for each institution. In April 1964, the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges, upon recommendation of the Commission of Public Education beyond the High School Level, established Richmond Technical Institute. Seven months later, the voters of Richmond County authorized a bond issue and a tax levy for construction and support of Richmond Technical Institute. In October 1980, the name was changed to Richmond Technical College. In July 1987, the name was again changed to Richmond Community College when the North Carolina General Assembly approved Richmond Community College's application for community college status.
  • Our curriculum programs focus on high technology with a strong college transfer core. Our Occupational Extension efforts provide new and expanding industry training, in-plant training and public service training. Our Literacy efforts reach a high percentage of non-school completers.
  • Richmond Community College offers two associate degree programs designed to allow a seamless transition to four-year institutions. The Associate in Arts program is designed for students who desire a bachelor's degree and/or pre-professional training in areas other than the fine arts and natural/biological/mathematical sciences. Students who plan to major in such disciplines as liberal arts and liberal arts education, sociology, psychology, humanities, music, art, business, economics, history and political science should consult a counselor about enrolling in the A.A. program. The Associate in Science program is designed for students who desire a bachelor's degree and/or pre-professional training in natural, biological or mathematical disciplines.
  • The college offers Degrees & Certificates in Arts & Science, Business Administration, College Transfer, Engineering, Health Science and Public Service.
  • Richmond Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Degrees. RCC is a member of the North Carolina Community College System.

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