Rogue Community College, Redwood

What Rogue Community College, Redwood does

Rogue Community College (RCC) is a public community college founded in 1970 that operates across Jackson and Josephine Counties in Southern Oregon. The college delivers credit-bearing academic programs through six Guided Pathways (Applied Technology; Art, Humanities, Communication; Business; Health Professions/Public Safety; Social and Behavioral Science/Education; and Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) leading to associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities, alongside a separate Community & Workforce Training division providing non-credit professional certifications, apprenticeships, commercial truck driving, and AHA training. Its technology stack is built on standard commercial educational infrastructure: Blackboard LMS for online course delivery, the myRogue student portal for registration, and a Virtual Student Center providing 24/7 access to advising, financial aid, and registration. The college operates a Dental Hygiene Clinic at Table Rock Campus as both a community service and clinical training site.

RCC serves a diverse student base across multiple segments: traditional college students pursuing degrees or transfer, workforce development seekers, high school students through dual-enrollment College Now and Early College programs, adult basic education/GED/ESL learners, lifelong learners aged 62+, and targeted populations via TRIO (low-income, first-generation, veterans, disabled) and the Adelante Latino outreach program. Distribution is through three main campuses (Redwood in Grants Pass, Riverside in Medford, Table Rock in White City) plus satellite learning centers in Kerby and White City (Fire Science Center), with employer partnerships providing clinical placements, apprenticeship sponsorships, and Occupational Skills Training job sites across healthcare, manufacturing, and senior services.

The business model combines per-credit-hour tuition, non-credit workforce training fees (e.g., $1,850 for the Nursing Assistant program), donations and endowment managed by the RCC Foundation (established 1980), and state and federal appropriations. Pricing varies by program, with financial aid through FAFSA/ORSAA, Pell Grant eligibility, scholarship programs, payment plans, and work-study options. RCC holds multiple third-party approvals that anchor its credentialed offerings, including Oregon State Board of Nursing, ODOT driver education, and AHA Training Center authorization. The institution is currently investing in a new Transportation Technology Center (groundbreaking May 2026, courses fall 2027) focused on electric and hybrid vehicle training to address documented employer demand.

Name

Rogue Community College, Redwood

Legal name

Rogue Community College

Website

https://roguecc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rogue Community College is a public community college serving Jackson and Josephine Counties in Southern Oregon through three campuses, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, apprenticeships, and dual-enrollment programs to traditional students, adult learners, high school students, and employer-sponsored trainees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Grants Pass

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Credit programs charged per credit hour; non-credit workforce training courses through Campus Marketplace; summer 2026 term begins July 6, 2026, fall term begins September 28, 2026
2. Workforce Training Programs: Short-term skills training including Nursing Assistant ($1,850 tuition), commercial truck driving, and other occupational skills programs with non-refundable deposits and additional costs for materials and certification
3. Donations and Foundation Support: RCC Foundation collects donations, endowment funds, and scholarship funds to support college programs and student scholarships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rogue Community College offers credit-bearing associate degrees, certificates, and university-transfer pathways delivered through six Guided Pathways (Applied Technology; Art, Humanities, Communication; Business; Health Professions/Public Safety; Social and Behavioral Science/Education; and STEM), alongside a separate Community & Workforce Training division providing non-credit continuing education, apprenticeships, commercial truck driving, and AHA-certified healthcare training. Auxiliary paid services include supervised Dental Hygiene Clinic appointments and athletic programs, supported by student services (Virtual Student Center, Rogue Central, TRIO programs) and Ossie's Cupboard food pantry.

Product overview

Rogue Community College (RCC) operates as a multi-campus community college offering a unified educational platform through six Guided Pathways: Applied Technology, Art/Humanities/Communication, Business, Health Professions/Public Safety, Social and Behavioral Science/Education, and Science/Technology/Engineering/Math. The institution provides credit-bearing academic programs alongside a separate Community & Workforce Training division offering non-credit professional certifications and continuing education. Student services including the Virtual Student Center, myRogue Portal, Rogue Central on-campus support, Library Services, TRIO programs, and Financial Aid support the educational mission. The college also operates a Dental Hygiene Clinic providing low-cost preventive dental care. Athletic programs include Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, and Women's Volleyball competing in the NWAC conference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Applied Technology Pathway Career and technical education pathway covering trades including automotive technology, computer information science, diesel technology, manufacturing technology, and welding technology, leading to certificates and associate degrees. Designed for students seeking skilled-trade careers.
• Art, Humanities, Communication Pathway Academic pathway covering design and digital media, humanities, literature, music, writing, and visual arts, with transfer options to four-year universities. Targets students seeking liberal arts credentials or transfer preparation.
• Business Pathway Business education pathway covering accounting, management, marketing, and office technology, with multiple degree and certificate options including transfer to four-year institutions. Targets students pursuing business careers.
• Health Professions/Public Safety Pathway Healthcare and public safety education pathway covering allied health occupations, dental programs, emergency services, fire science, nursing, and therapeutic services, with clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities. Designed for students entering health and public safety careers.
• Social and Behavioral Science/Education Pathway Education and social services pathway covering early childhood education, family support services, human services, and social science, with transfer options to four-year universities for teaching and counseling careers. Designed for students entering education and human services fields.
• Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) Pathway STEM pathway covering architecture, computer science, engineering transfer, general science, manufacturing, and mathematics, with transfer agreements to Oregon Tech and Southern Oregon University. Targets students pursuing STEM transfer or applied careers.
• Community & Workforce Training Non-credit continuing education and professional training division offering programs including AHA training, apprenticeship pathways, commercial truck driving, healthcare certifications, and workforce development courses through the RCC Campus Marketplace. Targets adult learners, career changers, and local employer workforce needs.
• Apprenticeship Programs Registered apprenticeship pathways covering skilled trades including airframe/power plant, boiler operator, HVAC, electrician specialties, millwright, plumbing, and sheet metal work, combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Targets individuals pursuing skilled-trade careers through earn-while-you-learn models.
• High School Partnerships (College Now and Early College) Dual enrollment programs allowing high school students in Jackson and Josephine counties to earn college credit through College Now (taught by high school teachers) and Early College (classes at RCC campuses). Targets high school students seeking accelerated college credit.
• Nursing Assistant Training Program Oregon State Board of Nursing-approved short-term training program with $1,850 tuition and $150 non-refundable deposit, with additional costs for immunizations, TB test, AHA BLS Provider, scrubs, closed-toed shoes, watch with sweep second hand, and OSBN certification exam fees. Prepares students for the state CNA certification exam.
• Transportation Technology Center Emerging transportation technology training facility under construction at Table Rock Campus in White City, Oregon, with courses expected to begin fall 2027. Will feature expanded automotive and diesel training capacity with focus on electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, addressing 60 to 100 annual job openings in the region.
• Dental Hygiene Clinic Teaching clinic at Table Rock Campus providing low-cost preventive dental hygiene services including cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, and periodontal therapy performed by students under licensed professional supervision. Services are free for RCC students with valid ID; public fees apply per service (e.g., $30 Prophylaxis Adult, $25 Child, $30 Full Mouth Radiographs).
• Alpha Zeta Pi Honor Society Academic honor society recognizing high-achieving students with 3.50+ GPA, offering leadership opportunities, service activities, scholarships, and transcript recognition. Targets high-performing RCC students.
• RCC Athletics Intercollegiate athletic programs including Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, and Women's Volleyball competing in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). Targets student athletes seeking competitive college sports participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transportation programs see 60-100 job openings annually with graduates entering workforce at family-sustaining wages

Named customers2 records

Segments5 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

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Oregon University (SOU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCC/SOU Higher Education Center at Riverside Campus in Medford provides joint educational programming and transfer pathways between the two institutions. RCC students can transfer to SOU for bachelor's degree completion.
• Oregon Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Oregon Food Bank supports Ossie's Cupboard food pantry program at Redwood and Table Rock Campuses, providing healthy food and hygiene products to students and staff experiencing food insecurity.
• Oregon State Board of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCC's Nursing Assistant program is approved by Oregon State Board of Nursing. Students completing the program are eligible to take the state certification exam through OSBN.
• Ed2GominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity education courses offered through Ed2Go partnership for personal enrichment and professional development classes available online.
• eCampuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with eCampus provides online bookstore services for textbooks, course materials, and RCC apparel. eCampus opens ordering 3 weeks prior to each term and remains open for approximately six weeks into the term.
• WorkSource Rogue ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides tuition assistance for Nursing Assistant training program; connects students with workforce development resources.
• Jackson County Fire District 3minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Jackson County Fire District 3 for the Fire Science Center (FD-3) at 8333 Agate Rd., White City, providing fire science education and training facilities.
• Local Employers (Healthcare, Senior Services, Manufacturing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOccupational Skills Training (OST) and Employment Skills Training (EST) programs partner with local businesses providing internships, on-the-job training sites, and career pathways. Employers have input into training design and may hire students after completion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Southern Oregon University: Public four-year university in Ashland, Oregon, and RCC's primary transfer partner via the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center. Comparable as a regional higher education provider in Southern Oregon and a key articulation pathway for RCC students seeking bachelor's degrees.

Broad incumbents

• Portland Community College: Oregon's largest community college, serving the Portland metro with a much broader program portfolio, multiple campuses, and significantly larger enrollment. Sets the scale benchmark for Oregon community college operations and competes for statewide online and dual-enrollment students.

Direct peers

• Mt. Hood Community College: Public community college in Gresham, Oregon (Portland metro), offering similar Guided Pathways, workforce training, healthcare programs, and apprenticeship pathways within the same Oregon Community College system.
• Southwestern Oregon Community College: Public community college in Coos Bay, Oregon, serving the southern Oregon coast. Provides comparable associate degrees, career-technical education, workforce development, and university transfer pathways in the same state community college system.
• Umpqua Community College: Public community college in Roseburg, Oregon, serving Douglas County — a neighboring region in Southern Oregon. Offers similar associate degrees, transfer pathways, workforce training, and apprenticeship programs, directly competing for regional students and employer training contracts.
• Central Oregon Community College: Public community college in Bend, Oregon, serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. Comparable community college with similar academic transfer, career-technical, and workforce training programs within the Oregon system.
• Chemeketa Community College: Mid-sized Oregon public community college serving the Salem area. Comparable in scale and program mix, including associate degrees, workforce development, healthcare training, and transfer pathways to Oregon universities.
• Clackamas Community College: Public community college in Oregon City serving the Portland metro region. Offers equivalent associate degree, career-technical, apprenticeship, and university transfer programs within the same state funding system.
• Treasure Valley Community College: Public community college in Ontario, Oregon, on the Idaho border. Offers similar associate degrees, career-technical education, and workforce training within the Oregon community college system, serving a comparable rural regional market.
• Linn-Benton Community College: Public community college in Albany, Oregon, serving the mid-Willamette Valley. Offers comparable associate degree pathways, workforce training, healthcare programs, and apprenticeship opportunities within Oregon's community college system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/roguecc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RogueCCVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/40028093118
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rogue-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/roguecommunitycollege

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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