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River Parishes Community College

  • 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 2,597 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,597 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,079
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
River Parishes Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
81 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
6
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of River Parishes Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The River Parishes Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,597 students
678 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
38:1
# Full-Time Students
1,374 students
270 students
# Part-Time Students
1,223 students
408 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
399 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,374 students
270 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,223 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
228 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
43%
40%
% White
44%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
39%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,783
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,758
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,597 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,079
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Verified school update

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