Rich Mountain Community College
- Rich Mountain Community College is a two-year college offering transferrable general education degrees and a variety of workforce job readiness certificates. RMCC is a learning-centered institution of higher education, committed to the proposition that the educational attainment of individuals within a democratic society is, in large measure, responsible for the advancement of that society.
School Highlights
- Rich Mountain Community College serves 930 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Rich Mountain Community College is the only community colleges within Polk County, AR.
- The nearest community college to Rich Mountain Community College is Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (38.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Rich Mountain Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rich Mountain Community College | (AR) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 60 staff | 62 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 930 students | 1,650 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 353 students | 724 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 577 students | 926 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| % Black | 2% | 19% |
| % White | 86% | 69% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.48 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 24% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,300 | $28,600 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Math Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Rich Mountain Video Team, Science Club, Student Ambassadors Program, Student Government Association Arts and Music Programs: RMCC Actors' Guild, Voices of the Ouachita's |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Rich Mountain Community College offers two transferrable degrees, Associate of Arts and Associate of General Studies. An Associate of Applied Science Advanced Manufacturing degree can be obtained in one of five emphasis areas: Mechanical Engineering (transferrable), Electrical Engineering (transferrable), Welding, Machine Tool Technology, and Electromechancial Technology. Along with these RMCC offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in four workforce areas: Business Administration, Information Systems Technology, Office Technology, and Registered Nursing. Other workforce certificates offered include: Welding, Culinary Arts, Health Information Systems, Cosmetology, Machine Tool, Electromechanical, Licensed Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technology, and Certified Nursing Assistant.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Rich Mountain Community College is Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas (38.7 miles away).
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