Roane State Community College
- Roane State Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year postsecondary institution and a member of the State University and Community College System governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Roane State serves the higher education needs of a widely diverse eight-county service area which includes Roane, Anderson, Loudon, Campbell, Scott, Cumberland, Morgan, and Fentress counties and expands to include Knox and Blount counties for the delivery of health technologies. At multiple staffed teaching locations and with a wide range of distance learning offerings, Roane State provides the benefits of higher education to all who live and work in these different communities.
School Highlights
Roane State Community College serves 5,861 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,861 students
- In-state tuition: $4,271
- Out-state tuition: $16,911
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 11%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Roane State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 403 teachers has grown by 59% over five years.
Roane State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
403 staff
81 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Roane State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Roane State Community College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,861 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,427 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
3,434 students
553 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
13 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
89%
69%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.49
College Completion Rate
28%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,271 is less than the state average of $6,149. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,911 is more than the state average of $15,358. The out-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,271
$6,149
Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,911
$15,358
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$12,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
83%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Total Avg.
57
57
ACT Composite
19
19
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
19
19
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry), Chemical Society, Early Childhood Education Club
BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry), Chemical Society, Early Childhood Education Club
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Roane State Community College has nine locations across East Tennessee the Roane County flagship campus; an Oak Ridge campus; campuses in Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Loudon, Morgan and Scott counties; and a center for health science education in West Knoxville. Located on 138 acres near the intersection of Patton Lane and U.S. Highway 70 and three miles off of I-40, the Roane County Campus is the flagship campus and houses all of Roane State's central administration offices. Facilities at this multi-building campus have continued to grow over the years with the most recent addition being a state-of-the-art humanities building which includes a 500-seat theatre. Roane State awards the associate of arts and associate of science degrees to students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. For those students seeking immediate career opportunities, licensure, or professional skill upgrading, Roane State awards the associate of applied science degree as well as technical certificates of credit. The college offers career programs for the 21st century workplace and has achieved regional and national distinction for the diversity and quality of its programs in the field of health care. Roane State provides transfer and career preparation study options, as well as continuing education and developmental education. Designed for students who plan to transfer to senior institutions, the Roane State academic transfer curricula include two years of instruction in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences to build a strong liberal arts background during the freshman and sophomore years. Roane State graduates may transfer to in-state senior institutions or to out-of-state universities and professional schools. Founded in 1971, Roane State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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