Rowan-cabarrus Community College

1333 Jake Alexander Blvd, Salisbury, NC, 28146-1595 - View a map of this school Map

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is an open-door, comprehensive learning-centered institution of higher education serving the citizens of Rowan and Cabarrus counties. The college, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, offers affordable occupational and education programs leading to the Associate in Applied Science Degree and an Arts and Sciences program leading to the Associate in Arts Degree. Diplomas and certificates are awarded for other occupational, adult and continuing education programs. The primary focus of the college’s offerings is on workforce development by meeting the educational needs of the individual and meeting the changing training requirements of business and industrial firms as well as other employers in the service area....

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School Overview:

  • Rowan-cabarrus Community College
  • Community College Avg.
County Rowan 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 1,496 students 1,029 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,509 students 1,461 students
Total Enrollment 5,005 students 2,225 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 43% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 35% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,930 $2,847
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 14% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,047 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 10% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,118 $1,150

School Notes:

  • Our 102-acre North Campus is conveniently located in the North Carolina Piedmont. RCCC's 24-acre South Campus is conveniently located in Cabarrus County. Modern classrooms, fully equipped laboratories, shops, and learning resources are available at all campus locations. A highly qualified and dedicated faculty and staff stand ready to help you succeed as they encourage you to learn in stimulating and innovative ways.
  • RCCC offers occupational education degree, diploma, and certificate programs in Business Technologies; Industrial and Engineering Technologies; and Health and Public Services Technologies. We also offer courses in the Arts and Sciences leading to the Associate in Arts degree for transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, there are programs in adult education and continuing education such as literacy and adult high school and specialized training programs for business and industry.
  • Credit courses are offered during the day and during the evening hours. The purpose of offering credit courses both day and evening is to provide flexibility in scheduling and optimum availability of courses. Non-credit Occupational Extension and Community Service courses, which are available for occupational, personal, and community enrichment, are also offered both day and evening.
  • At Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Continuing Education programs support the philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity. This division offers classes and short courses for professional development and community service courses of general interest at convenient times and locations. Business and Industry Services' staff provide customized support for the community through the Small Business Center, New and Expanding Industry Training and Focused Industrial Training.
  • • Town crier (9-6-10) (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 6, 2010 at 05:51:32 pm
    Today ⢠Labor Day: Schools, post offices, banks, government offices closed. ⢠Free Labor Day Picnic and membership drive event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. sponsored by the Children and Youth Committee of J.C. Price American Legion Post 107, at the Post shelt ...
  • • Finishing high school at 20 shows perseverance of RCCC student (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 6, 2010 at 05:22:12 am
    By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com When Johnny Moser walked into the principalâs office at North Rowan High School three years ago, Rodney Bass didnât know what to make of his new student. Moser had attended multiple elementary and middle schoo ...
  • • RCCC slots motorcycle course classes (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 2, 2010 at 04:07:20 am
    RCCC slots motorcycle course classes Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is offering its basic motorcycle rider course on multiple weekends this fall. The classes are co-sponsored by the N.C. Motorcycle Safety Education Program and RideNow Pow ...
  • • Chip Short heads RCCC board (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 2, 2010 at 04:07:10 am
    The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) Board of Trustees has elected Salisbury attorney Carl M. Short Jr. to be board chairman. Short succeeds Ray Paradowski, who served as chairman since 1991. The RCCC board held officer elections at its Aug ...
  • • RCCC signs STEM agreement (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on August 31, 2010 at 04:36:52 am
    By Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com Rowan-Cabarrus Community College took a step to equip children in grades kindergarten through 12 with the tools to be successful 21st century learners Monday. RCCC President Dr. Carol Spalding signed a ...

In the News:

  • • Town crier (9-6-10) (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 6, 2010 at 05:51:32 pm
    Today ⢠Labor Day: Schools, post offices, banks, government offices closed. ⢠Free Labor Day Picnic and membership drive event, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. sponsored by the Children and Youth Committee of J.C. Price American Legion Post 107, at the Post shelt ...
  • • Finishing high school at 20 shows perseverance of RCCC student (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 6, 2010 at 05:22:12 am
    By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com When Johnny Moser walked into the principalâs office at North Rowan High School three years ago, Rodney Bass didnât know what to make of his new student. Moser had attended multiple elementary and middle schoo ...
  • • RCCC slots motorcycle course classes (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 2, 2010 at 04:07:20 am
    RCCC slots motorcycle course classes Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) is offering its basic motorcycle rider course on multiple weekends this fall. The classes are co-sponsored by the N.C. Motorcycle Safety Education Program and RideNow Pow ...
  • • Chip Short heads RCCC board (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on September 2, 2010 at 04:07:10 am
    The Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (RCCC) Board of Trustees has elected Salisbury attorney Carl M. Short Jr. to be board chairman. Short succeeds Ray Paradowski, who served as chairman since 1991. The RCCC board held officer elections at its Aug ...
  • • RCCC signs STEM agreement (The Salisbury Post)
    posted on August 31, 2010 at 04:36:52 am
    By Sarah Campbell scampbell@salisburypost.com Rowan-Cabarrus Community College took a step to equip children in grades kindergarten through 12 with the tools to be successful 21st century learners Monday. RCCC President Dr. Carol Spalding signed a ...

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