Robeson Community College
Robeson Community College is a public community college in Lumberton, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,551 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $2,581 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,581
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,892 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,551 46.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.65%
Robeson Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Robeson Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Robeson Community College?
Robeson Community College is located in Lumberton, NC (ZIP 28360).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Robeson Community College public or private?
Robeson Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Robeson Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,581 in-state, $8,725 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,892.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,286 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,554 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,009 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,364 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,324.
How big is Robeson Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,551 students.
About 46% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Robeson Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.65%.
First-year retention: 56.8%.
What do graduates of Robeson Community College earn?
Median earnings: $24,723 six years after entry; $29,036 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
49.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Robeson Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (425 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (75 completions)
- CIP 470201 (32 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (31 completions)
- General Computer & Information Sciences (29 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (28 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (28 completions)
- CIP 520201 (22 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (19 completions)
- Medical Assistant (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Robeson Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.65%; median earnings $29,036 at 10 years; net price $2,892. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,581
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Robeson Community College was $2,581.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,892
2024 Value
In 2024 Robeson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,892.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,568 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,892 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,324 4-Year In-State Tuition
$34,900 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Robeson Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Robeson Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Robeson Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,368 | $8,512 | $7,530 |
| 2014 | $2,386 | $8,530 | $10,253 |
| 2015 | $2,401 | $8,545 | $9,058 |
| 2016 | $2,540 | $8,684 | $8,745 |
| 2017 | $2,561 | $8,705 | $9,333 |
| 2018 | $2,563 | $8,707 | $8,140 |
| 2019 | $2,563 | $8,707 | $7,538 |
| 2020 | $2,563 | $8,707 | $5,755 |
| 2021 | $2,563 | $8,707 | $4,592 |
| 2022 | $2,563 | $8,707 | $5,592 |
| 2023 | $2,571 | $8,715 | $5,189 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Robeson Community College in 2024 is 1,551 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.09% 100% Completion Time
32.65% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.09% of students graduating from Robeson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Robeson Community College.
Return on Investment
$29,036 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2410.03% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Robeson Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 75 completions
CIP 47.0201: 32 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 31 completions
General Computer & Information Sciences: 29 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 28 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 28 completions
CIP 52.0201: 22 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 19 completions
Medical Assistant: 19 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 425 completions
Most popular programs at Robeson Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Robeson Community College graduates.
About
Robeson Community College is a public institution located in Lumberton, NC, offering 27 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,551 students. The institution maintains a 32.65% graduation rate. Approximately 49.67% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Lumberton, NC 28360
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.65% graduation rate at Robeson Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Robeson Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,581 and average net price is $2,892 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Robeson Community College earn?
Median earnings are $24,723 six years after entry and $29,036 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Robeson Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Robeson Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,551 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Robeson Community College public or private?
Robeson Community College is a public institution located in Lumberton, NC.
Is Robeson Community College an HBCU?
No. Robeson Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Robeson Community College a tribal college?
No. Robeson Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Robeson Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Robeson Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.9%).
Is Robeson Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Robeson Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.