Rockingham Community College North Carolina

Rural North Carolina community college with low tuition, serving 1,777 students in liberal arts and sciences.

College statistics

Address:
215 Wrenn Memorial Road
Wentworth, NC
27375
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Rockingham Community College is a public two-year institution located in Wentworth, North Carolina, serving a rural area with a focus on liberal arts and sciences education. The college enrolls approximately 1,777 students and operates as a regional access point for post-secondary education in its community.

In-state tuition is $1,824 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,432. These costs represent the total cost of attendance for students. The college's low tuition structure makes it an affordable entry point for students seeking to complete general education requirements or pursue an associate degree before transferring to a four-year institution.

As a community college, Rockingham serves students who may be working while studying, returning to education after time away, or looking to reduce costs before transferring. Many students use the college as a pathway to complete prerequisites and earn an associate degree, then move to a bachelor's degree program elsewhere. For more information about programs and enrollment, visit the college's official website at rockinghamcc.edu.