Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

What Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public two-year institution operating within the North Carolina Community College System, serving Rowan and Cabarrus counties from five physical campuses (Salisbury, two in Concord, and two in Kannapolis) plus a Blackboard-delivered online channel. The college awards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across more than 250 online and in-person courses spanning business, information technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, cosmetology, and university-transfer pathways. Its flagship technical program is the Okuma Machine Tool Academy, a workforce-training partnership with Okuma America Corporation launched in 2021 that has trained over 800 students from companies including SpaceX and Harley Davidson.

The college runs on a hybrid funding model combining state appropriations, county support, tuition at $76 per credit hour for in-state students, and grants from sources including the Duke Energy Foundation ($600,000 across NC community colleges) and Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation ($3,000). Customer-facing technology is built on a third-party stack: Blackboard LMS with SSO for course delivery, EAB Navigate for advising, Self-Service for student records, Microsoft Office 365 for communications, CFNC for state-wide applications, and BankMobile for financial-aid disbursement. Proprietary enhancements include the Enrollment Verification Assignment (EVA) and the Forward Together Quality Enhancement Plan, which redesigns ACA-122 and first-year experience to improve retention.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: recruitment flows through Career & College Promise dual-enrollment with local high schools, campus tours and STEM open houses, Summer Enrichment Camps for ages 12–18, corporate training contracts, and a Trail Mix podcast. The college earned its first AACC national award in 2026 and broke ground in February 2026 on a new Technology Education Complex at North Campus, while also launching the Skilled Pathways Summer Institute pre-apprenticeship program and joining the Careers Electric Training Network to expand electrical trades enrollment. The institution is governed as part of the NC Community College System, holds SACSCOC accreditation, is FERPA- and Title IX-compliant, and participates in NC-SARA for multi-state online delivery.

Name

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Legal name

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Website

https://rccc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public two-year institution in North Carolina operating five campuses and online programs that award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students across Rowan and Cabarrus counties, while delivering workforce training through partnerships such as the Okuma Machine Tool Academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education and Workforce Training

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Technical career certificates
• College transfer pathways
• Manufacturing apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Salisbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college charges tuition per credit hour for in-state and out-of-state students. The primary tuition rate is $76 per credit hour for in-state students. Additional fees apply for specific programs and services.
2. Corporate Training Services: The college generates revenue through Corporate & Continuing Education Training programs, including the Okuma Machine Tool Academy partnership. These programs provide technical training for companies including SpaceX and Harley Davidson.
3. State Funding: As a public community college in North Carolina, Rowan-Cabarrus receives operational funding through state appropriations based on performance metrics and enrollment.
4. Grants and Foundations: The college receives grant funding from various sources including the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation ($3,000), Duke Energy Foundation ($600,000 for NC colleges), and other state and federal grants for workforce training and student support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public, two-year institution delivering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and short-term training across five campuses and via online/hybrid modalities. Its core offerings span college transfer pathways, technical and workforce programs (notably the Okuma Machine Tool Academy), healthcare and licensure programs, corporate training, dual-enrollment for high school students, and student support services including advising, tutoring, and the Campus Market food pantry.

Product overview

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College operates as a multi-location community college offering educational programs through several distinct products and services. The core educational offerings include 17 online associate degrees, 9 diplomas, and 33 certificates spanning business, information technology, healthcare, emergency services, and liberal arts. Technical Programs provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing, automotive, construction, and engineering technologies. The Okuma Machine Tool Academy, operated in partnership with Okuma America Corporation, provides specialized manufacturing training covering electrical/ mechanical maintenance and CNC operations. Career & College Promise programs serve high school students seeking early college credit, while the new Skilled Pathways Summer Institute offers pre-apprenticeship pathways. The college's Blackboard LMS platform delivers all course content and assignments, with Self-Service, Navigate (EAB), and Microsoft Office 365 providing student support infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates Fully online program offerings including associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across business, IT, healthcare, emergency services, and transfer pathways, delivered via Blackboard with multiple course delivery methods.
• Career & College Promise Dual-enrollment program allowing high school students in partner school districts to earn college credit and complete career certifications while still in high school.
• Technical Programs Certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in advanced manufacturing, automotive, construction, information technology, and engineering technologies.
• Health, Education & Cosmetology Programs Healthcare training including nursing, dental assisting, radiography, and cosmetology programs leading to professional licensure.
• Okuma Machine Tool Academy Technical manufacturing training partnership with Okuma America Corporation covering electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, programming, and CNC machine tool operation. Has trained over 800 students.
• Corporate & Continuing Education Short-term training, professional development, and workforce certification programs for adult learners and businesses, including customized employer training and apprenticeships.
• Skilled Pathways Summer Institute Pre-apprenticeship program for high school students providing hands-on technical training and direct pathways into high-demand careers.
• Summer Enrichment Camps Hands-on summer programs for students ages 12-18 exploring academic and career pathway interests.
• Blackboard Learning Management System Access Student portal providing online access to course content, assignments, syllabi, and communication with instructors, with Single Sign-On authentication integrated across student systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026 earned more than 2,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered support and core.

• Duke Energy FoundationsupportStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Provided $600,000 in funding for North Carolina community colleges including Rowan-Cabarrus. This funding supports workforce training, facilities improvements, and educational program expansions.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinasupportStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Partnership to distribute food and grocery items through the college's Campus Markets (food pantries). Second Harvest Food Bank supplies food resources that the college distributes to students facing food insecurity. The partnership helps the college serve students with nutritious food and essential resources.
• Food Lion Feeds Charitable FoundationsupportStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Provided a $3,000 Nourishing Our Neighbors grant to support the college's Campus Markets. The grant helps provide essential support for students through food assistance programs. Food Lion Feeds is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint.
• Okuma America CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership established in 2021 at the college's Advanced Technology Center in Kannapolis, NC to operate the Okuma Machine Tool Academy training program. The partnership provides technical courses covering electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, programming, and CNC machine tool operation. Has trained over 800 students from companies including SpaceX and Harley Davidson. Recognized with the 2026 Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award from AACC and the 2026 Innovative Leadership Award from NCCCS.
• Careers Electric Training NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRowan-Cabarrus is one of ten North Carolina community colleges expanding electrical workforce training through the Careers Electric Training Network. The college receives up to $250,000 in flexible, performance-based funding to modernize curriculum, strengthen recruitment, and provide student support services. Goal is to increase enrollment in Electrical Systems Technology programs by 20% over three years.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Pitt Community College: NC community college with similar associate degree, technical, and continuing-education offerings and a multi-campus delivery model.
• South Piedmont Community College: NC community college serving Union and Anson counties with comparable curriculum structure, online options, and corporate training focus.
• Wake Technical Community College: Largest NC community college with extensive corporate training, technical programs, and online offerings—comparable model at significantly larger scale.
• Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute: NC community college offering associate degrees, diplomas, and technical training with multiple campuses—comparable institutional model and funding structure.
• Forsyth Technical Community College: NC community college in Winston-Salem offering associate degrees, workforce training, and corporate education through a multi-campus footprint—highly comparable institutional profile.
• Guilford Technical Community College: NC community college serving Guilford County with similar degree/diploma/certificate mix, technical training, and corporate partnerships—comparable in scale and GTM.
• Central Piedmont Community College: Public community college in the Charlotte metro area, part of the NC Community College System, offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and corporate training—directly comparable in mission, regulatory framework, and student mix.
• Davidson-Davie Community College: Neighboring NC community college in Davidson and Davie counties serving overlapping regional populations with similar associate degree and workforce programs.
• Mitchell Community College: NC community college in Statesville serving Iredell County and adjacent to Rowan-Cabarrus's footprint, with similar associate-degree, technical, and continuing-education programming.

Broad incumbents

• Ivy Tech Community College: Largest US public community college (Indiana) operating across multiple campuses with strong workforce/corporate training model—broadly comparable mission and revenue mix at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd7gTSXB4XHSKv3BvE7jzWw
• Facebookfacebook.com/NC.RCCC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rowan-cabarrus-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcccedu
• Xx.com/RCCCedu

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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