Rappahannock Community College: Educating the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia since 1970. Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). It is one of 23 community colleges that make up the VCCS. Established in 1970 as a comprehensive community college, RCC serves the residents of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties with quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and is governed by policies set by the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges with support and advice from the RCC Local Board. Funding for the college derives primarily from student tuition, followed by state appropriations, grants, and local funds contributed from the 12 counties that make up the RCC service area. RCC's mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens. RCC has guaranteed admissions agreements with over 30 public and private colleges and universities, providing a wide variety of opportunities for transfer.