Rockingham Community College
About Rockingham Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Rockingham Community College teaches in Wentworth, on the Virginia line in northern North Carolina. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Wentworth, North Carolina
Students
1,065
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,966
Out-of-state: $6,574
Avg Net Price
$2,060
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$32,480
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
35.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.3%
Transfer Out
22%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
29.6%
$/Student
$6.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 35.1% graduation rate is below average, but 68.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,966
In-State
$6,574
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,933
After Financial Aid
$2,060
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,161
Receive Grants
44.4%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $1,966/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,060.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Rockingham Community College fund their education.
While in School
44.4%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,123
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Rockingham Community College.
Gender
63.1%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,065
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
52.2%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
21.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 52.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
1,065
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Rockingham Community College fields 2 varsity teams with 43 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
2
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
43
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
84% / 16%
36
Men
7
Women
1
Men's Teams
1
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Rockingham Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$32,480
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$31K
112 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$64K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$56K
16 grads
1yr Earnings
Health and Medical Administrative Services
$32K
12 grads
4yr Earnings
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
—
11 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$37K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.