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Robeson Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Lumberton, North Carolina, Robeson 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 Robeson 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.

Robeson 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Robeson Community College is reported to be 31%, 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 retention rate of students at Robeson Community College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Robeson Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,563

Cost of attendance at Robeson 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

$8,707

Cost of attendance at Robeson 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, 90 of freshman students at Robeson Community College received on average $8,960 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.

$8,960
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 123 83% $8,409 $1,034,316
Other Federal Grant 126 85% $8,775 $1,105,633
State Grant/Scholarships 37 25% $1,709 $63,230
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 11 7% $2,078 $22,856
Total Grant & Scholarships 133 90% $8,960 $1,191,719

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Robeson 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 Robeson Community College students is 31.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.5%.

31.1%

  • African American 32.1% 9 students
  • white 42.9% 9 students
  • hispanic 14.3% 2 students

Service Offerings

Robeson 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

Robeson 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
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • 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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