Rockingham Community College
School Highlights
Rockingham Community College serves 2,013 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,013 students
- In-state tuition: $1,844
- Out-state tuition: $6,452
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rockingham Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 219 teachers has grown by 63% 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
219 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rockingham Community College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Rockingham Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,013 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
651 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
1,362 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
15%
21%
% White
64%
55%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
College Completion Rate
27%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,844 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,452 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,844
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,452
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
76%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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)
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Location
Miles
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