Rockingham Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Rockingham Community College is to enhance individual and community success in Rockingham County through education as well as full development of human potential, employment assistance, service to business and industry, and contributions to cultural and social development....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Rockingham County, NC | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 731 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,342 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,073 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 53% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 40% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,647 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 11% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $914 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 26% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $444 | $1,147 |
School Notes:
- In December 1963, State Board of Education grants charter for Rockingham Community College. Trustees hold first meeting, electing Welsford Bishopric of Eden as chairman. In January 1966 groundbreaking ceremony is held as work begins on first four buildings (Shop, Classroom, Laboratory, and Learning Resources Center). Classes begin in Shop, Laboratory, and Classroom buildings on October 1966 as workmen add finishing touches.
- Located on 274 acres of stately pines, Rockingham Community College features scenic nature trails, tennis courts, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Classes are held in twelve of 18 buildings; the newest addition completed in 2005 houses the college's Community and Workforce Education Division.
- By completing courses in the Arts and Sciences, students can earn Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Fine Arts degrees. These degrees are designed to prepare students to continue their education as juniors in their field of study. The College Transfer Program is offered as part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) which governs the transfer of credit between community colleges and most 4-year colleges and universities in North Carolina. The courses in the College Transfer Program include a 44 hour semester General Education Core and 20-21 additional semester hours.
- Rockingham Community College offers career programs. These programs offer practical, applications-oriented nstruction in well-equipped lab facilities. Our instructors bring many years of professional work experience to the classroom. Through their experience, you will learn how theory relates to practical application.
- Rockingham Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Lady Jets going dancing at NJCAA after District win (Americus Times-Recorder)
posted on March 7, 2010 at 02:08:21 am
WENTWORTH, N.C. — Guilford Tech had been averaging close to 75 points a game this season entering Saturday’s showdown for the District J championship against South Georgia Tech. - PHCC men's team falls at the buzzer (Martinsville Bulletin)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 12:45:47 am
Patrick Henry Community College’s men’s basketball team lost the quarter-final game of the Region X tournament on Friday. Vance Granville Community College scored on a tip-in at the buzzer to beat PHCC 82-81 in the game played at Rockingham Community College in Wentworth. - Lady Jets to take on Guilford Tech Saturday (Americus Times-Recorder)
posted on March 2, 2010 at 12:30:14 am
AMERICUS — Brandan Harrell didn’t get to enjoy the GJCAA championship for long. After beating Middle Georgia on Thursday, the Lady Jets basketball coach was on the road Friday morning, traveling to South Carolina watch the Region X Tournament and find out who his next opponent will be. - Roundup: Lady Patriots make finals after 61-point win (Martinsville Bulletin)
posted on February 28, 2010 at 11:16:49 am
Patrick Henry Community College’s women’s basketball team downed Brunswick Community College 95-34 Saturday night to move into the Region X championship game today. - Award-winning RCC student finds hard work pays off (Greensboro News & Record)
posted on February 28, 2010 at 07:11:36 am
WENTWORTH — Khori Navarre has worked hard since attending Rockingham Community College. read more
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- Danville Community College - 3,884 students - 23.5 mi. away - view location
- Guilford Technical Community College - 9,851 students - 23.7 mi. away - view location
- Patrick Henry Community College - 3,228 students - 24.0 mi. away - view location
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