School Highlights
River Valley Community College serves 746 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 746 students
- In-state tuition: $6,855
- Out-state tuition: $15,015
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 61% over five years.
Total Enrollment
746 students
821 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
126 students
201 students
# Part-Time Students
620 students
620 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
606 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
126 students
201 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
620 students
620 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
5%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
57%
65%
% Two or more races
34%
23%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2857%
0.3037%
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 declined by 6% 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 declined by 6% 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: 2023 (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
| 619 students
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Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 728-1000
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 728-1000
40.9 miles
| 1,452 students
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
42.3 miles
| 2,887 students
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
45.2 miles
| 696 students
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
50.0 miles
| 2,133 students
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