Rockingham Community College
Tel:
(336) 342-4261
School Highlights
Rockingham Community College serves 1,685 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Top Rankings
Rockingham Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rockingham Community College | (NC) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 122 staff | 144 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rockingham Community College is Danville Community College (23.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,828 students | 23.60 Mi1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 797-2222 23.602,828 - 2,266 students | 24.50 Mi645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 656-0200 24.502,266 - 10,520 students | 28.40 Mi601 E. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 334-4822 28.4010,520 - 4,248 students | 32.30 Mi1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2002 32.304,248 - 7,779 students | 35.70 Mi2100 Silas Creek Pky
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336) 723-0371 35.707,779
Recent Articles
A bond measure that would have provided funds for community college expansion and renovation went down in San Mateo County, and we’ll look at how community college officials will handle the loss.
Once merely an afterthought in education, early education may finally be getting the critical attention it deserves. Learn more about how community colleges are playing a role in discovering the value of comprehensive training in early education.
July 30, 2021
Going to college is a major commitment and a big decision – one that thousands of students postponed during the pandemic. Now that things are slowly returning to normal, what does the world of academia look like and what challenges are educators currently facing?
