School Highlights
River Valley Community College serves 1,818 students (9% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,818 students
- In-state tuition: $6,855
- Out-state tuition: $15,015
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
River Valley Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
107 staff
145 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of River Valley Community College has grown by 139% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,818 students
1,818 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
159 students
276 students
# Part-Time Students
1,659 students
1,659 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
181 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
159 students
276 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,659 students
1,659 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
73%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
14%
16%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3469%
0.3469%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)
$42,400
$40,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,855 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,015 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,855
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,015
$15,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,464
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,196
$7,196
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does River Valley Community College cost?
River Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $6,855 for In-State students and $15,015 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to River Valley Community College is Landmark College (26.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Landmark College
Private not-for-profit
19 River Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
26.9 miles
| 1,071 students
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Public
124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 224-3000
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 224-3000
40.9 miles
| 7,540 students
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Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
42.3 miles
| 4,744 students
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
45.2 miles
| 1,700 students
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
50.0 miles
| 5,080 students
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