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Average
Score: 49/100

Rockingham Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Wentworth, North Carolina 27375
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
F
28/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Quick Stats

1,777
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,177
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Rockingham Community College

35% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 618 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$0

🏆 Where Rockingham Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25
Medical Office Management/Administration
of 31 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,824 $6,432

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$4,177
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,578
$30,001 - $48,000$3,265
$48,001 - $75,000$628
$75,001 - $110,000$4,960
$110,001+$1,514

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 150 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 44 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 32 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 31 grads/yr Electrician 19 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 17 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 17 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 14 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 14 grads/yr Information Technology 13 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 12 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 11 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 7 grads/yr Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 7 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 6 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 5 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 4 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Rockingham Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
$66k/yr 1,558,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Student Demographics

1,777
Total Students
63%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)
35%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Hispanic 10%
Black 15%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 35%
With Family 65%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~618 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 16%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 53%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Rockingham Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Rockingham Community College?
Tuition at Rockingham Community College is $1,824 for in-state students and $6,432 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,177.
What is the graduation rate at Rockingham Community College?
The graduation rate at Rockingham Community College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Rockingham Community College a good school?
Rockingham Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Rockingham Community College?
Rockingham Community College has a total enrollment of 1,777 students.
Is there rental demand near Rockingham Community College?
Yes! Approximately 35% of students at Rockingham Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 618 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wentworth area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology