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River Parishes Community College

925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.As the premier post-secondary learning resource for the River Parishes, River Parishes Community College will be the destination of choice for education.

School Highlights

River Parishes Community College serves 3,581 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,581 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,079
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

River Parishes Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
River Parishes Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
122 staff
18 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of River Parishes Community College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The River Parishes Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,581 students
678 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
38:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
1,839 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,742 students
408 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,597 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,581 students
270 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,223 students
1,218 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
5%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
42%
40%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
47%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$40,167
$37,569

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,079 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,079
$2,971
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
90%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,783
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,758
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
100%
92%

Sports

Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Rougarou
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/27/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does River Parishes Community College cost?
River Parishes Community College's tuition is approximately $4,079 for In-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of River Parishes Community College?
The acceptance rate of River Parishes Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is River Parishes Community College's ranking?
River Parishes Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,581 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,079
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Verified school update

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