School Highlights
Rappahannock Community College serves 3,394 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,394 students
- In-state tuition: $3,401
- Out-state tuition: $8,071
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rappahannock Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 179 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rappahannock Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's--Private For-profit
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
179 staff
129 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rappahannock Community College has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Rappahannock Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,394 students
1,350 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
690 students
637 students

# Part-Time Students
2,704 students
971 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
690 students
611 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,704 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
1%
8%

% Hispanic
7%
13%

% Black
20%
21%

% White
61%
47%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
6%
5%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.71

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.45%
0.4094%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,401 is less than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,071 is less than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,401
$3,748

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,071
$8,977

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
78%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rappahannock Community College cost?
Rappahannock Community College's tuition is approximately $3,401 for In-State students and $8,071 for Out-State students.
What is Rappahannock Community College's ranking?
Rappahannock Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition.
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