Rappahannock Community College

12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Rappahannock Community College serves 2,962 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,962 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • 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 70 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Rappahannock Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
70 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
26
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Rappahannock Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Rappahannock Community College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,962 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
671 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
2,291 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
30 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
671 students
415 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
264 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,291 students
795 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
19%
22%
% White
62%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
42%
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 $3,581. 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 $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,401
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,071
$8,577
Tuition Notes
$4,650 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,962 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 64%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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