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Rockingham Community College

Community CollegeRural: Fringe

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

NursingAllied HealthHealth AdministrationTransfer Pathways

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

Low GraduationHigh Graduation
35.1%

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

58.7%
18.4%
11%
3.8%
0.7%
0.4%
White
Black
Hispanic
Multiracial
International
Asian

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

RuralCity
Rural: Fringe

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

MenWomen
36
Baseball
7
Volleyball

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

$31K
6yr
$28K
8yr
$32K
10yr

Popular Programs

Top 6

Liberal 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rockingham Community College

How much does Rockingham Community College cost?
Tuition at Rockingham Community College is $1,966 for in-state students and $6,574 for out-of-state students. Tuition is $1,966/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,060.
What is the graduation rate at Rockingham Community College?
Rockingham Community College has a graduation rate of 35.1%. 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.
How much do Rockingham Community College graduates earn?
The median earnings for Rockingham Community College graduates is $32,480 ten years after enrollment. Median earnings are $32K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.

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.