Roxbury Community College
About
Roxbury Community College is a public college serving Greater Boston with associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning. It offers 24 associate degree programs, 8 credit-based certificates, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, more than 30 lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized training for employers’ incumbent workers. The college describes its mission as empowering community growth through education and professional development that leads to sustainable economic mobility.
In 2021 the U.S. Department of Education designated RCC a Predominantly Black Institution, making it the only community college in the Northeast with that status. The campus is also a civic hub, hosting hundreds of community events each year at the Reggie Lewis Center and the Media Arts Center. The college’s stated goal for 2030 is to become a national model for career preparation through apprenticeships, paid internships and partnerships with industry.
What to Know
- An economic study estimates the college supports more than 2,000 jobs in the region.
- Students receive academic and non-academic support aimed at degree completion.
- The Reggie Lewis Center is a well-known track and field venue on campus.
- RCC is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
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