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Rockingham Community College

Hwy 65w County Home Rd, Wentworth, NC, 27375

Tel: (336) 342-4261

Public | 2,628 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

Rockingham Community College serves 2,628 students (50% of students are full-time).
The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body.
Rockingham Community College is the only community colleges within Rockingham County, NC.

The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:	Rockingham Community College	Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included)	118 staff	63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment	2,628 students	1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio	1:22	1:21
# Full-Time Students	1,302 students	1,262 students
# Part-Time Students	1,326 students	1,508 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%
% Asian	1%	2%
% Hawaiian	-	1%
% Hispanic	2%	6%
% Black	24%	15%
% White	71%	62%
% Two or more races	2%	2%

Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$1,924	$4,485

Out-State Tuition Fees (2010-11)	$8,068	$8,679

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.
Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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