Robeson Community College

What Robeson Community College does

Robeson Community College (RCC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1965 and headquartered at 5160 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, North Carolina, operating under the North Carolina Community College System. It serves a four-county southeastern NC region (Robeson, Bladen, Hoke, Scotland) through seven physical sites spanning Lumberton, Pembroke, Maxton, and Fairmont, and offers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and non-credit continuing education across academic divisions including Business Technologies, Health Sciences, Industrial Technology, Public Service, and University Transfer. The college is institutionally accredited by SACSCOC (since 1975, reaffirmed 2020) and holds multiple program-specific accreditations from bodies such as NC Board of Nursing, CAAHEP, JRCERT, and CoARC, which authorize federal financial aid eligibility and licensure-track credentials in nursing, radiography, respiratory therapy, sonography, paramedicine, and other health fields.

The core technology stack is built on Canvas as the primary learning management system with Moodle as a secondary platform, supplemented by TimelyCare (24/7 virtual health and well-being), the SOAR Center for academic advising and retention, Maxient for incident reporting, BNCollege for the bookstore, and Self-Service for student information. Delivery channels include on-campus instruction at all seven sites, fully online programs via Canvas/Moodle, hybrid formats, and dual-enrollment Career & College Promise pipelines into local high schools.

RCC's revenue mechanics combine state appropriations, in-state tuition (~$2,581/year for full-time students), out-of-state tuition (higher, not publicly itemized), federal and state financial aid administration (Pell Grants, Next NC Scholarship, Longleaf Commitment, NCTAP for National Guard, GI Bill), unit-priced Continuing Education fees ($70-$180 per course band), specialized program fees (Nurse Aide ~$202.60, Barbering $1,034.60-$1,234.60), and philanthropic contributions channeled through the RCC Foundation (a 501(c)(3) established 1985). Customer segments include traditional college students, CCP high school dual-enrollees, veterans and military families, adult learners seeking workforce credentials, Native American communities via LRDA/WIOA, and foster care alumni; marketing is multi-channel across website, social media, local radio (100.9 The Cross), WWAY TV segments, signature Foundation events, and high school partnerships.

Name

Robeson Community College

Legal name

Robeson Community College

Website

https://robeson.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Robeson Community College is a public two-year college founded in 1965 in Lumberton, NC, serving Robeson, Bladen, Hoke, and Scotland counties through seven sites with associate degrees, workforce certificates, and continuing education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Continuing education
• Health sciences programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lumberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: State-funded community college with tuition based on in-state vs out-of-state residency. In-state tuition approximately $2,581 per year for full-time students. Additional fees for specific programs and services.
2. Continuing Education Fees: Non-credit workforce training courses with registration fees ranging from $70 (1-24 hours) to $180 (51+ hours), plus course-specific materials and certification fees.
3. Federal and State Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work-Study, state Next NC Scholarship, Longleaf Commitment Grant, and other government-funded student aid programs administered through the college.
4. Private Donations and Scholarships: RCC Foundation solicits and receives gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations support scholarships, emergency aid, program funds, and endowed scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Robeson Community College is a public community college that delivers associate degree programs, diplomas, certificates, and continuing education courses across academic divisions including Business Technologies, Health Sciences, Industrial Technology, Public Service, and University Transfer. The college offers workforce development and skilled trades training, dual enrollment for high school students through Career and College Promise, and adult education including ESL and GED preparation, serving individual students and the broader southeastern North Carolina workforce.

Product overview

Robeson Community College is a comprehensive community college offering a unified portfolio of academic and workforce development programs. The institution operates primarily through Canvas LMS and Moodle as its core learning management systems, supported by the SOAR Center for student support, TimelyCare for virtual health services, and the Just Report It! platform for campus safety reporting. Academic programs span Business Technologies (Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Medical Office Administration), Health Sciences (Nursing, EMS, Medical Sonography, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, Dental Assisting), Industrial Technology (HVAC, Electrical Systems, Mechatronics, Welding, Construction Management), and Public Service (Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Education, Law Enforcement). The college provides University Transfer pathways for students transitioning to four-year institutions and Career & College Promise dual enrollment for high school students. Continuing Education offerings include Skilled Trades (Electrical Lineman, Truck Driver, Utility Fundamentals, Hazmat), Health Occupations (Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, EKG, CT, MRI, Dialysis), Service Industries (Barbering, Esthetics, Medical Billing & Coding), and Public Safety training. Financial support is provided through Financial Aid Services, the RCC Foundation (managing scholarships and emergency funds), and the Alumni Association. The college also offers student life resources including athletics (Diamond Eagles), counseling services, accessibility services, tutoring, and a food pantry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Technologies Academic division offering programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, and Medical Office Administration, for students pursuing careers or further study in business fields.
• Health Sciences Comprehensive health sciences division with programs including Associate Degree Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Sonography, Practical Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and Dental Assisting for students pursuing healthcare careers.
• Industrial Technology Technical programs preparing graduates for careers in Industrial, Residential, Commercial, Military, Computer, Consumer, Communications, Biomedical, and Construction sectors, including Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration, Electrical Systems, Mechatronics Engineering, Welding, and Construction Management Technology.
• Public Service Service-oriented programs including Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Education (Early Childhood), Teacher Preparation, Law Enforcement (Basic Law Enforcement Training, Criminal Justice Technology), and Criminal Justice.
• University Transfer Programs designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities, including Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees with university transfer partnerships.
• Online Programs Distance education and online learning programs providing maximum schedule flexibility for students to enhance workplace skills or prepare for new careers through Canvas and Moodle learning platforms.
• Continuing Education Non-credit workforce development programs including Skilled Trades (Electrical Lineman, Truck Driver Training, Utility Fundamentals, Hazmat), Health Occupations, Medical Education (Nurse Aide, CPR/First Aid), Public Safety (Fire and Rescue, Law Enforcement), and Personal Enrichment courses.
• Career & College Promise (CCP) Dual enrollment program providing seamless educational opportunities for eligible North Carolina high school students to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.
• Skilled Trades Workforce training programs for Electrical Lineman, Truck Driver Training, Utility Fundamentals, and Hazmat Endorsement with industry-recognized credentials and hands-on instruction.
• Health Occupations Career-oriented continuing education programs including Activity Coordinator, Cardiovascular EKG Technician, Computed Tomography (CT), Dialysis Technology, MRI, Medical Assisting, Community Health Worker, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, Psychiatric Technician, and Massage Therapy.
• Service Industries Service sector training programs including Barbering, Esthetics, Manicurist/Nail Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, and Medical Administrative Assistant for careers in salons, spas, and healthcare administrative settings.
• College & Career Readiness Adult education programs including Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, and ESL (English as a Second Language) designed to improve reading, writing, functional mathematics, and communication skills.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial aid services including Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work-Study, Veterans Benefits, Next NC Scholarship, Longleaf Commitment Grant, and various state aid programs; includes FAFSA processing and scholarship coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• NREMT/State Written Exam passage rate: 86.7% (2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement allowing RCC students to pursue Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, and Funeral Services programs through FTCC with seamless credit transfer and enrollment coordination between institutions.
• LRDA (Lumbee Regional Development Association) WIOA ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce Innovation & Opportunity Act partnership serving American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals in Robeson, Bladen, Hoke, and Scotland counties with employment, training, and educational services.
• NC National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNC National Guard Tuition Assistance Program (NCTAP) providing tuition and fee coverage for eligible Guard members attending RCC programs.
• National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCC participates in National EMS Week activities led by NAEMT and American College of Emergency Physicians, recognizing EMS professionals and training the next generation of EMTs and paramedics.
• Healthcare Facilities (Clinical Partners)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnerships with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities for clinical training experiences required for nursing, radiography, sonography, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, nurse aide, and other health programs.
• NC Works (WIOA Youth Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA Youth Services program assisting eligible participants aged 14-24 with gaining skills, education, and work experience through RCC training programs and support services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bladen Community College: Bladen Community College is another small NC Community College System school serving one of the same counties (Bladen) as RCC, with a comparable mix of university transfer, health sciences, and workforce programs aimed at rural southeastern North Carolina.
• Fayetteville Technical Community College: Fayetteville Technical Community College is a fellow North Carolina Community College System institution in an adjacent service region that already partners with RCC on Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, and Funeral Services programs, offering a directly overlapping portfolio of associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and Continuing Education workforce training.
• Sandhills Community College: Sandhills Community College is another NC Community College System institution in the Sandhills region offering a directly overlapping portfolio of university transfer, health sciences, and Continuing Education programs to a comparable rural North Carolina population.
• Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is a mid-sized NC Community College System school with a closely comparable portfolio of university transfer, health sciences (nursing, radiography, EMS), industrial technology, and Continuing Education workforce programs serving western North Carolina.
• Richmond Community College: Richmond Community College is a similarly sized rural NC Community College System school offering associate degrees, health sciences, industrial technology, and Continuing Education workforce programs to a low-income service area comparable to Robeson County.
• Southeastern Community College (NC): Southeastern Community College is a neighboring NC Community College System institution with overlapping programs in college transfer, health sciences, and continuing education workforce training serving a similar rural southeastern North Carolina population.

Broad incumbents

• Wake Technical Community College: Wake Technical Community College is the largest institution in the NC Community College System, offering the same broad portfolio of transfer, health sciences, and workforce programs as RCC but at materially greater scale, broader geographic reach, and stronger employer brand, making it a broad incumbent benchmark rather than a direct rural competitor.
• Central Piedmont Community College: Central Piedmont Community College is one of the largest NC Community College System schools, offering university transfer, health sciences, technical, and Continuing Education programs that overlap with RCC's portfolio but on a much larger urban scale and with broader corporate and healthcare partnerships.

Regional players

• Pellissippi State Community College: Pellissippi State Community College is a Tennessee community college offering a similar portfolio of associate degrees, health sciences, and Continuing Education workforce training to a comparable rural-to-suburban service population, though operating under a different state system.

Emerging players

• College of the Muscogee Nation: College of the Muscogee Nation is a tribal college that similarly serves a Native American population in Oklahoma with associate degrees and workforce programs, comparable in mission and community focus to RCC's role serving the Lumbee Tribe and other Native American populations in southeastern North Carolina.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/robesoncc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@robesoncc
• Facebookfacebook.com/74194968458
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robeson-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/robesoncc

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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