School Highlights
Rockingham Community College serves 1,803 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,803 students
- In-state tuition: $1,844
- Out-state tuition: $6,452
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- 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 100 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
Rockingham Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
266 acres
Total Faculty
100 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Rockingham Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Rockingham Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,803 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
392 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,411 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,803 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
392 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,411 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
16%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
63%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$38,209
$38,789
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,844 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,452 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,844
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,452
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rockingham Community College cost?
Rockingham Community College's tuition is approximately $1,844 for In-State students and $6,452 for Out-State students.
What schools are Rockingham Community College often compared to?
Rockingham Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford Technical Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Rockingham Community College's ranking?
Rockingham Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rockingham Community College is Danville Community College (23.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Danville Community College
Public
1008 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 797-2222
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 797-2222
23.6 miles
Enrollment: 2,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $4,155 Out-state tuition: $9,993 Minority enrollment: 47%
645 Patriot Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 656-0200
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 656-0200
24.5 miles
Enrollment: 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $154 Out-state tuition: $351 Minority enrollment: 46%
Sovah School of Health Professions
Private for-profit
137 S. Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-2271
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-2271
25.3 miles
Enrollment: 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
601 E. Main Street
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 334-4822
Jamestown, NC 27282
(336) 334-4822
28.4 miles
Enrollment: 11,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $2,489 Out-state tuition: $8,633 Minority enrollment: 64%
Alamance Community College
Public
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2002
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2002
32.3 miles
Enrollment: 4,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $2,175 Out-state tuition: $7,935 Minority enrollment: 49%
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