Rockingham Community College
Hwy 65w county home rd, Wentworth, NC, 27375 - View a map of this school Map
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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.


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  Rockingham Community College Community College Avg.
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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 624 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,431 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 2,055 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 83% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 58% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,344 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 18% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $831 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 18% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $651 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 10% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $1,911 $3,048
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:02/23/2008.
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