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Richmond Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Hamlet, North Carolina, Richmond Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Richmond Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Richmond Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Richmond Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Richmond Community College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Richmond Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,536

Cost of attendance at Richmond Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,680

Cost of attendance at Richmond Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Richmond Community College received on average $6,368 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,368
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 129 73% $6,316 $814,718
Other Federal Grant 140 80% $6,664 $932,911
State Grant/Scholarships 38 22% $1,814 $68,933
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 40 23% $1,698 $67,925
Total Grant & Scholarships 168 95% $6,368 $1,069,769

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Richmond Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Richmond Community College students is 36.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.1%.

36.2%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • African American 11.8% 8 students
  • white 46.0% 34 students
  • unknown 54.0% 27 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Richmond Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Richmond Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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