Richmond Community College

Richmond Community College is a public community college located in Hamlet, NC. It offers 47 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 11 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,552 for North Carolina residents and $8,696 for out-of-state students at Richmond Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,473) of public community colleges in North Carolina.

It has 2,290 students that are lower than the average population (3,115 students) of community colleges in North Carolina. In addition, 705 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of North Carolina community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $26,400.

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Academic Overview

Richmond Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hamlet, North Carolina.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,552 for North Carolina residents and $8,696 for other students on average. It offers 47 degree programs through 30 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 11 programs (5 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1042 W Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC
Phone	910-410-1700
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,552 Out-of-State$8,696
Student Population »	2,290 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	34%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	67% (Full-time) 56% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,988
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,552 for North Carolina residents and $8,696 for out-of-state students at Richmond Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Richmond Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,552	$8,696
Books & Supplies	$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$20,074
Average Financial Aid	$5,988
Cost of Attendance	$24,126	$30,270
After Financial Aid	$18,138	$24,282
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Richmond Community College	$2,552	$8,696
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina	$2,542	$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Richmond Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 11 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 Certificate, 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	5	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	30	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	192 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health/Health Care Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,290 students at Richmond Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 753 male students and 1,411 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,164	760	1,404
Male Students	753	278	475
Female Students	1,411	482	929

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Richmond Community College, there are 2,290 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,227 students were attending classes through distance learning (705 students are enrolled exclusively and 522 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,290
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	705
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	522
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,063

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