Rogue Community College

3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527-9291
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Rogue Community College Photo #1 - The RCC Riverside Campus in downtown Medford focuses on college transfer programs. An active student government and frequent interaction between the college and the business community ads to the vibrancy of this urban campus.
Rogue Community College Photo #2 - The RCC Redwood Campus in Josephine County is located on 84 wooded acres just outside the city of Grants Pass. Programs of study include college transfer, a vibrant fine and theater arts program, plus automotive, early childhood education, and nursing programs.
Rogue Community College Photo #3 - The RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, which opened in 2008, is a one-of a kind facility in Oregon. Jointly owned and occupied by RCC and Southern Oregon University, it facilitates easy transfer from RCC to the university.
Rogue Community College Photo #4 - The RCC Table Rock Campus is dedicated to career and technical programs that include construction, electronics, manufacturing, diesel and emergency medical technology.
  • Rogue Community College makes an outstanding choice for students seeking a progressive, collegial and responsive teaching and learning community. The college provides accessible, affordable, quality classes and career pathways to enhance employability, and connects students with workforce opportunities.
School Highlights
  • Rogue Community College serves 5,099 students (38% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 34%.
  • Rogue Community College is the only community colleges within Josephine County, OR.
  • The nearest community college to Rogue Community College is Umpqua Community College (56.0 miles away).

Top Placements

Rogue Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 201 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rogue Community College(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty201 staff105 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Rogue Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Rogue Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,099 students2,071 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:128:1
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# Full-Time Students1,928 students844 students
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# Part-Time Students3,171 students1,227 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
10%
10%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
77%
66%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
5%
13%
Diversity Score0.390.53
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College Completion Rate
11%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,100$32,200
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,825 is less than the state average of $5,223. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,545 is less than the state average of $8,497. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,825$5,223
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,545$8,497
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Tuition NotesIn-state: $73/credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,000$15,375
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,004$6,156
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • RCC is a fully accredited and comprehensive two-year community college. Rogue offers academic and professional technical programs, college transfer courses, basic skills programs for adults, plus personal enrichment and continuing education classes. Rogue offers five associate degrees and 50 career and technical programs. Classes are offered day, evening, weekends and online to fit the schedules of busy people.The college has three campuses; two in Jackson County and one in Josephine County.

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  • Umpqua Community College
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  • Southwestern Oregon Community College
    Public
    2,316 students | 80.60 Mi1988 Newmark Ave
    Coos Bay,  OR  97420
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  • Klamath Community College
    Public
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 5,099 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,825
  • Out-state tuition: $4,545
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
Did You Know?
For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,223 per year for in-state students and $8,497 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,361 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Chemeketa Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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