- New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The college serves nine counties in southeast and south central West Virginia: Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers and Webster. The College has four campuses: Greenbrier Valley Campus, Mercer County Campus, Nicholas County Campus and Raleigh County Campus and offers classes at educational sites within the service region and online. New River CTC offers Technical Education at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent, WV as well.
School Highlights
New River Community and Technical College serves 1,042 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- In-state tuition: $2,143
- Out-state tuition: $3,450
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
New River Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
New River Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
168 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New River Community and Technical College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The New River Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,042 students
607 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
568 students
211 students
# Part-Time Students
474 students
396 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
836 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
568 students
211 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
474 students
474 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
4%
% White
2%
11%
% Hawaiian
92%
73%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1754%
0.5147%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3233%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,143 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,450 is less than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,143
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,450
$8,321
Tuition Notes
No additional tuition cost after 12 credit hours
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,651
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,580
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- https://www.newriver.edu/admissions/
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New River Community and Technical College cost?
New River Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,143 for In-State students and $3,450 for Out-State students.
What is New River Community and Technical College's ranking?
New River Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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