Rockingham Community College

What Rockingham Community College does

Rockingham Community College is a public two-year community college in Wentworth, North Carolina, operating under the North Carolina Community College System. Founded in 1966 after a 1963 petition by county citizens, the institution serves approximately 1,831 students as of Fall 2025 across Rockingham County and broader North Carolina. The college delivers 55+ associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs spanning college transfer pathways (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts), healthcare (Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology), business and information technology, industrial technologies (Welding, HVAC, Mechatronics, Computer-Integrated Machining), and public services (Criminal Justice, Basic Law Enforcement Training, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education). Its student base spans traditional college students, dual-enrolled high school students via Career & College Promise, adult learners in continuing education and GED/HiSET/ESL programs, and healthcare career seekers.

The college operates a hybrid delivery stack: traditional on-campus instruction, fully online asynchronous courses through Moodle LMS, HyFlex synchronous classes that allow students to attend either in person or online (or watch recordings), and blended hybrid formats. Student-facing infrastructure includes the MyRCC portal (powered by Ellucian Cloud Experience) and the James Library. The college has built a transfer ecosystem with seven co-admission or guaranteed-admission partnerships (Appalachian State, ECU, NCATSU, UNCG, UNCW, Lees-McRae, WGU) operating under the NC Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, and Career coaches stationed at four local high schools run the high-school pipeline. Capital projects — including the HyFlex technology deployment — have been funded in part by a voter-approved quarter-cent sales tax.

RCC's revenue model mixes state appropriations, tuition and fees, and private fundraising. In-state tuition ranges from $124 per credit hour to $1,307 for 16 credit hours per semester, with summer rates slightly lower and out-of-state rates ranging $316 to $4,379. The RCC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 1970, manages 250 scholarships and distributed over $356,000 in scholarship awards for the 2025-2026 academic year, supplemented by events such as the First National Bank-sponsored RCC Foundation Golf Tournament (raising $34,360 in 2026). Affordability mechanisms include the Next NC Scholarship (covering tuition and fees for households at $80,000 or less, providing at least $3,000 per student) and the Moore Promise Scholarship offering tuition-free attendance to Rockingham County residents. The college runs installment payment plans with a $20 application fee. There is no public revenue disclosure and no global footprint; distribution is regional, anchored at the main campus at 215 Wrenn Memorial Rd., Wentworth, NC.

Name

Rockingham Community College

Legal name

Rockingham Community College

Website

https://rockinghamcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rockingham Community College is a public two-year community college in Wentworth, North Carolina, serving approximately 1,831 students through 55+ associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs delivered via in-person, online, and HyFlex modalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• College transfer programs
• Healthcare career training
• Workforce development
• Dual enrollment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wentworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Rockingham Community College generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees from students. In-state tuition ranges from $124 per credit hour for 1 credit to $1,307 for 16 credits. Out-of-state tuition is significantly higher, ranging from $316 to $4,379 for the same credit ranges. Additional fees include activity fees, CAPS fees, technology fees, and credential fees.
2. Foundation Donations and Scholarships: The RCC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated January 7, 1970, receives private gifts, bequests, and manages donations to benefit the college. The foundation manages 250 scholarships and awarded over $356,000 in scholarship awards for 2025-2026. Annual events like the RCC Foundation Golf Tournament (raised $34,360 in 2026) generate additional funds.
3. Installment Payment Plans: The college offers installment payment plans allowing students to spread tuition costs over three or four payments, with a $20 application fee. This provides flexibility for students who cannot pay tuition upfront.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rockingham Community College is a public two-year community college in North Carolina that provides post-secondary education through associate degree programs, diplomas, certificates, and continuing education courses. The college serves traditional students, high school dual-enrollment students, and adult learners with pathways for university transfer and career/technical training, including healthcare programs.

Product overview

Rockingham Community College offers a diverse portfolio of educational programs as a two-year community college. The institution provides college transfer degrees (Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts) designed for seamless transfer to four-year universities under the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Career and technical programs span healthcare (Associate Degree Nursing, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology), business technologies (Business Administration, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance), industrial technologies (Welding, HVAC, Mechatronics, Computer-Integrated Machining), and public services (Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice). Programs are delivered through multiple formats including traditional in-person instruction, fully online courses, hybrid combinations, and HyFlex classes offering simultaneous face-to-face and online attendance. The college also serves dual-enrolled high school students through Career & College Promise, provides continuing education and workforce development training, and supports GED/HiSET preparation. Student services include the MyRCC portal, James Library resources, academic advising, tutoring, and career development services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,831 students enrolled Fall 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• First National BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026First National Bank sponsored the 2026 RCC Foundation Golf Tournament which raised $34,360 for student scholarships and campus programs.
• Appalachian State University (App State Aspire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Aspire Appalachian Pathway Program ensures guaranteed admission to App State after completing an eligible associate degree at partner community colleges. This partnership facilitates seamless transfer for RCC graduates to pursue bachelor's degrees at Appalachian State University.
• East Carolina University (ECU Pirate Promise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECU Pirate Promise is a transfer program for students in their first year of coursework at RCC. Participants receive specialized advising from ECU staff, a waived application fee, and access to ECU campus events and resources.
• Lees-McRae CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed admission program providing transfer students with discounted tuition for online programs at Lees-McRae and additional academic scholarship opportunities. This partnership supports RCC students pursuing bachelor's degrees at Lees-McRae.
• North Carolina A&T State University (NCATSU Aggie Plus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-admissions program providing transfer students with academic advising from both RCC and NCAT advisors, a waived application fee, and priority review in admission to NCATSU.
• UNC Greensboro (UNCG Transfer Promise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between UNCG and RCC providing students with a dedicated UNCG advisor on the RCC campus throughout the year and enhanced scholarship opportunities for transfer students.
• UNC Wilmington (UNCW Pathways)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuaranteed admission program for RCC graduates transferring to UNCW. Benefits include tailored advising, an application fee waiver, and a simplified transfer application process.
• Western Governors University North Carolina (WGU Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides students with guided pathways to facilitate transfer for traditional transfer programs as well as certain Associate in Applied Science programs. Supports RCC graduates pursuing bachelor's degrees online through WGU.
• Rockingham County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rockingham County Schools to host the Envision Youth Career Expo connecting county employers with local students through interactive, hands-on career experiences. Strengthens the local talent pipeline.
• Rockingham County Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with RCC to host the Envision Youth Career Expo, working together to strengthen the local workforce talent pipeline and economic development in Rockingham County.
• UNC Greensboro (UNCG Historians)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNCG public history faculty and graduate researchers partnered with RCC to host the 'Limits of Freedom' exhibit examining experiences of local Black residents from Revolutionary era through early 20th century.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Guilford Technical Community College: Adjacent North Carolina community college in the same NCCCS system offering comparable transfer, healthcare, and industrial technology programs; direct competitor for regional adult and dual-enrollment students in the Triad area.
• Forsyth Technical Community College: Another NCCCS two-year institution serving the Piedmont Triad with similar associate-degree, healthcare, and workforce programs; competes with RCC for students in overlapping North Carolina counties.
• Alamance Community College: North Carolina community college within the same state system offering parallel transfer and technical programs; comparable scale and mission, serving a similar rural-to-suburban North Carolina county.
• Piedmont Community College: Neighboring NC community college in Person and Caswell counties; small rural institution with overlapping workforce and transfer pathways targeting similar adult-learner and dual-enrollment populations.
• Surry Community College: North Carolina community college of comparable scale serving a rural county, offering similar associate degrees, healthcare, and industrial programs under the same NCCCS funding model.
• Davidson-Davie Community College: Another NCCCS two-year college with comparable program mix including college transfer, healthcare, and industrial tracks; direct peer in scale, structure, and funding model.
• Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: Another NCCCS community college in the Piedmont region of NC with parallel college transfer, healthcare, and industrial programs; directly comparable scale and mission.

Broad incumbents

• Central Piedmont Community College: The largest NCCCS institution in the Charlotte region; broader portfolio of programs and significantly larger enrollment, but competes in the same transfer and workforce education space.
• Wake Technical Community College: One of the largest US community colleges with an extensive healthcare, IT, and transfer portfolio; competes for statewide online and HyFlex enrollment and is a benchmark for program breadth.

Regional players

• Western Governors University (WGU): Online, competency-based university that partners with RCC for transfer pathways; competes for adult learners seeking flexible, lower-cost bachelor's degrees but does not primarily serve the on-campus community-college segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/112376523338
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rockingham-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/myrockinghamcc/?hl=en
• Xx.com/rockcomcollege

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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