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Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400
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w. www.rcc.mass.edu
Roxbury Community College
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Roxbury Community College Academics
Situated on 16 acres of land, Roxbury Community College (RCC) offers 27 degree programs as well as 11 certificate programs within four divisions: business technology; nursing/allied health; liberal arts; and, math and science technology.
RCC provides an associate of arts degree program in the following areas of study: broadcast media, visual arts, theatre, social science, pre-nursing, pre-engineering, musical arts, international business, English, general education, physical science, mathematics, business administration, biological science, arts and humanities, and environmental management & pollution prevention. The associate of science degree program offered can be earned through the following disciplines: office administration, nursing, microcomputer applications, criminal justice, early childhood, web technologies, computer science, business management, accounting, computer information systems, and, network security administration. In addition, RCC offers several certificate programs in a variety of fields of study including allied health, paralegal studies, bookkeeping, office technology—word processing and training, CAD mechanical drafting I, computer information systems, microcomputer applications, hospitality operations, and, computer network administration.
RCC also offers an honors program for academically challenged students, dual enrollment for high school students wanting to get a jump start on higher education, as well as continuing education and online classes for students with busy schedules seeking a flexible learning environment. For adults interested in finishing up their high school education, RCC offers a GED program.
Roxbury Community College Admissions
Roxbury Community College (RCC) serves a wide range of students including, degree-seeking, international, and transfer students, as well as students seeking certificates, high school students, and working professionals.
To be admitted to RCC, prospective students must follow these steps:
- Fill out and submit an admissions application form along with a $10 non-refundable application fee for Massachusetts residents; a $35 non-refundable application fee for out-of-state residents (certified check or money order only)
- Send transcripts (high school and prior college)
- Take assessment tests
- Schedule student orientation
- If enrolling in one of the health science programs, students must send proof of immunizations against the following diseases: mumps, measles, diphtheria, rubella, and tetanus
International students should check RCC’s website for detailed admissions instructions or contact the International Student Advisor directly.
Roxbury Community College Financial Aid
Roxbury Community College (RCC) offers several financial aid options for qualifying students including grants, scholarships, loans, work study programs, private loan financing, and tuition payment plans.
All students are required to fill out and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance by the following semester deadlines: fall/spring semester—May 15; and, spring only—November 1. Note: Summer financial aid is offered on a limited basis.
Roxbury Community College Students
Roxbury Community College’s campus is divided strategically to assist students with their college needs. The main campus consists of five buildings, including the student center, administration, academics, media arts, and the track and athletic center. The Roxbury campus consists of the another six buildings which house the classrooms, science and computer labs, the Learning Center, library, student bookstore, an on-campus day care center, a theater, music, dance and art studios, student lounges, student activities, and small group meeting rooms.
Roxbury Community College Athletics
Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a member of the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region XXI, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). Teams supported by RCC include men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s baseball, women’s indoor track & field, cheerleading, men’s indoor track & field, women’s outdoor track & field, men’s outdoor track & field, and men’s soccer. The mascot is the Tigers.
In 2000, the men’s basketball team took the title for the Division III National Championship.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,738 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
49% / 45% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,329 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,842 (10,842 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 4,041 (2.62 people per house) |
| Families | 1,892 (3.25 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,996 |
| Pop. — Asian | 968 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 33 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 164 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 4,587 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,832 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Roxbury Community College?
Ranks 3164th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $624 | $624 | $5,928 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,214 | $2,214 | $2,214 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $112 | $112 | $333 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,738 | $3,738 | $9,042 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $9,375 | $9,375 | $14,679 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,708 | $6,708 | $12,012 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,838  $2,838 |
$2,838  $2,838 |
$8,142  $8,142 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $4,612  $4,612 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,025  $1,025 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,970  $2,970 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Roxbury Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Roxbury Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,027 | 253 |  67% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,214 | 212 |  56% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 263 |  70% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Roxbury Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 24 | 46 | 70 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 363 | 886 | 1,249 |
Hispanic | 89 | 200 | 289 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 27 | 41 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 3 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 42 | 72 | 114 |
Race Unknown | 186 | 377 | 563 |
| Total | 718 | 1,611 | 2,329 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Roxbury Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 32 | 40 | |
| 8 | 30 | 38 | |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | |
| 7 | 11 | 18 | |
| 7 | 8 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Roxbury Community College Ranks 1280th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $57,067 ($59,973 male / $54,785 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 50 (22 male / 28 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $895,386 |
Roxbury Community College Summary
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RCC offers many academic programs that allow the students to earn an associate degree of science, associate degree of arts, associate of applied science, or a certificate.
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