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Rockingham Community College

Wentworth, NC · Rural · 1,065 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$2,060
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
32%
Graduation rate
32% typical
$32,480
Earnings 10 years on
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Rockingham Community College (RCC) in Wentworth, North Carolina, is a public two-year institution best known for its seamless university-transfer pathways and high-demand career and technical education, particularly in nursing, allied health, and advanced manufacturing. The college fosters an accessible, close-knit campus culture characterized by personalized instruction, active student organizations, and a scenic, park-like campus complete with nature trails. RCC distinguishes itself through regional industry partnerships and unique specialized credentials, including programs in brewing, distillation, and fermentation, which prepare students for immediate entry into the Piedmont Triad’s evolving workforce.


Wikipedia:Rockingham Community College is a public community college located in Wentworth, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the North Carolina Community College System.

Location
Wentworth, NC, 27375 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
65 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,966$6,574
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$10,933$15,541 est.
Average net price$2,060Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$6,574
In-state: $1,966
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$15,541 est.
In-state: $10,933
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $2,060
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$1,161
$30–48k
$1,586
$48–75k
$3,023
$75–110k
$6,782
$110k+
$1,774
Grants from the school
45% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $1,042
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
32%
Pell students: 25.0% · others: 45.6% 
8 yrs after starting
38% graduated · 20% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 41% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$31,431
10 yrs after entry$32,480
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
44%
First-gen
52%
Family income
$21,123
Independent
41%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
69%
Where first-years come from
In state (NC)
99.2%
Out of state
0.8%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 1 · IL 1

Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
11%
Black
18%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division III
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$6,223/mo
Teaching spend
$6,373
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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