Richmond Community College
Richmond Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Hamlet, NC. Richmond Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Richmond Community College is $1,956 for North Carolina residents and $6,564 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.75% from last year at Richmond CC.
- Total 2,384 students have enrolled in Richmond CC and, of that, 854 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Richmond CC offers 46 programs and 19 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Richmond CC is 46% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Richmond Community College is $1,956 for North Carolina residents and $6,564 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 0.75% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,536 | $8,680 |
| 2022 | $2,536 | $8,680 |
| 2023 | $2,536 | $8,680 |
| 2024 | $2,552 | $8,696 |
| 2025 | $1,956 | $6,564 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Richmond Community College offers 47 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 11 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Richmond Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 11 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 12 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 9 |
| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 8 |
| Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician | 4 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 192 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 34 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Accounting and Finance | 7 |
Student Population
Total 2,384 students have enrolled to Richmond Community College. By gender, there are 743 male and 1,641 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.45 to 1.
Richmond Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 854 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 229 | 66 | 163 |
| Asian | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 708 | 155 | 553 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 75 | 121 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| White | 972 | 348 | 624 |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 37 | 65 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 141 | 45 | 96 |
| Total | 2,384 | 743 | 1,641 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Richmond Community College is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $3,901 and 90% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 70% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,901 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 98 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 216 |