Richmond Community College

www.richmondcc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,432

2021 Average Net Price

$5,091

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,164

35.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.3%

87 Graduates

About

Richmond Community College is a higher education institution located in Richmond County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Richmond Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (198 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (38 degrees), and General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (29 degrees).

In 2021, 764 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Richmond Community College. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (311 degrees), 1.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Richmond Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Richmond Community College is $2,432, which is $−5,536 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,091.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending Richmond Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,432

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Richmond Community College was $2,432. The cost of tuition at Richmond Community College is $−5,536 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Richmond Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,091

2021 Value

2.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Richmond Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,091. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Richmond Community College grew by 2.15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Richmond Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,300

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Richmond Community College was of $7,300 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Richmond Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at Richmond Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.1% with respect to 2020, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Richmond Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Richmond Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Richmond Community College had a total enrollment of 2,164 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Richmond Community College is 760 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at Richmond Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Richmond Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.8% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 11.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.79% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 1.16% Asian, and 0.0924% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Richmond Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.9%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Black or African American Female (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Richmond Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,164 students. The full-time enrollment at Richmond Community College is 760 and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at Richmond Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Richmond Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Richmond Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Richmond Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Richmond Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
947 enrolled students
Black or African American
561 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
241 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Richmond Community College is 43.8% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 11.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.79% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 1.16% Asian, and 0.0924% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 169 students (7.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 226 more women than men received degrees from Richmond Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Richmond Community College is white (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Richmond Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (198 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (38 degrees) and General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Richmond Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (43 degrees awarded), Precision Production (59 degrees), and Human Sciences (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Richmond Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (97,801 people), Other managers (69,421 people), Construction managers (42,659 people), Software developers (35,069 people), and Education administrators (26,286 people).

The most specialized majors at Richmond Community College in 2021 are Construction (43 degrees awarded), Precision Production (59 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (198 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Richmond Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Richmond Community College are Construction (43 degrees awarded), Precision Production (59 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (198 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (26 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Richmond Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (186,376 people), Construction (108,869 people), Computer Systems Design (61,463 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (55,004 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,481 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Richmond Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
198 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degrees awarded
General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation
29 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Richmond Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 198 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Richmond Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

269

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

495

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Richmond Community College, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (495).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Richmond Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Richmond Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.303 times less than the 152 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Richmond Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.3 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from Richmond Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Richmond Community College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 17.2% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
311 degrees awarded
Black or African American
195 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Richmond Community College is white (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (195 degrees).

11.5% of degree recipients (88 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
153 degrees awarded
White Male
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Richmond Community College is white female (196 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (153 degrees).

Operations

Richmond Community College employs 99 No academic ranks. Most academics at Richmond Community College are Female No academic rank (55), and Male No academic rank (44).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Richmond Community College are: Management, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.7M

2021 Salaries

15.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Richmond Community College paid a median of $10.7M in salaries, a 15.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Richmond Community College paid a total of $5.85M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 54.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

99 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Richmond Community College was No academic rank with 99 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Richmond Community College were Management with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Richmond Community College was Female No academic rank with 55 employees, and Male No academic rank with 44 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Richmond Community College.