Rockingham Community College

Overview

Rockingham Community College (RCC), established in 1966, is a public, two-year institution nestled in Wentworth, North Carolina, close to the Virginia border and approximately 30 miles northwest of Greensboro. The college offers a range of certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs, with popular majors including Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Business Administration, and Early Childhood Education. RCC fosters an open admissions policy, welcoming a diverse student population with various educational goals. The scenic campus emphasizes a traditional collegiate atmosphere with facilities to support academic endeavors, including a library and various labs tailored to specific program requirements. While RCC does not provide on-campus housing, it serves primarily commuter students from the surrounding area. The college does not have a widely recognized athletic program, focusing rather on academic and trade-oriented instruction tailored to both immediate career entry and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.

Rockingham Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  417 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,295 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,824 plus fees of $142.