Raritan Valley Community College
111 Lamington Road, North Branch, NJ, 08876 -
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The mission of Raritan Valley Community College is to create a community of learners who value intellectual achievement, scholarship, diversity of thought, leadership, and service to the community. Our culture supports an environment that is committed to student success, workforce development, life-long learning, and responsible citizenship. Our quality, open-access and affordable rigorous programs provide a gateway to education for our community....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Somerset County, NJ | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,770 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,638 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,408 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 27% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 17% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,690 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 16% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,708 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $745 | $1,146 |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,262 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- RVCC, serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over thirty years, offers over 80 associate degrees and certificates. In addition, customized training programs and non-credit courses are available for those seeking personal and professional development. The College is committed to a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community's businesses and state-of-the-art technology.
- Raritan Valley Community College is New Jersey's leading community college. Offering over 80 associate degrees and certificates, plus non-credit courses for personal and professional development, RVCC is the already the choice of more than 11,000 students.
- The 240-acre campus lies at the crossroads of central New Jersey. RVCC also maintains a satellite campus in Somerset known as the Franklin Center. The College has students who have transferred to over 225 colleges and universities across the country, and provides job/career counseling to all interested parties. RVCC also has the University Center, which provides bachelor & master degree programs from major universities on our campus, allowing students to take classes and earn those degrees locally.
- The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, N.J. Board of Nursing, National League of Nursing, Commission on Opticianry Accreditation and American Bar Association.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Bank, accounting firm holding seminar for small business owners at Raritan Valley College in Branchburg (The Somerset Reporter)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:53:50 pm
NORTH BRANCH — Magyar Bank, which has a branch in Branchburg, and Amper Politziner & Mattia accountants will sponsor a seminar, “Annual Financial Check-up for Small Businesses” on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. It runs... - Events in New Jersey (New York Times)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:23:41 pm
New Jersey arts listings for the week of November 1, 2009. - Gagne, Wunder compete for seat in Lebanon Township (Hunterdon Review)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 06:05:54 am
Wunder captured the Republican nomination earlier this year after defeating Committeeman Ed Post in the June Primary. Both candidates are each running for Township Committee for their first time. - Triple Play: Tharp masterwork leads American Repertory Ballet's new offering (The Star-Ledger)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:33:27 pm
American Repertory BalletDancers from American Repertory Ballet perform in Twyla Tharp’s “Baker’s Dozen,” one of the company’s scheduled presentations at the Theater at Raritan Valley Community College. With its upcoming debut at the Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College, in... - RVCC to offer HR program (MyCentralJersey.com)
posted on October 19, 2009 at 11:03:05 pm
Raritan Valley Community College is offering a program in human resource management. The five-session "Essentials of Human Resource Management Certification'' program will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 22 through Nov. 19 at the college's Branchburg campus at Route 28 and Lamington Road in the North Branch section.
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Near By Schools:
- Assumption College For Sisters - 33 students - 11.3 mi. away - view location
- Devry University-new Jersey - 1,417 students - 16.2 mi. away - view location
- Middlesex County College - 11,990 students - 18.3 mi. away - view location
- County College Of Morris - 8,074 students - 18.4 mi. away - view location
- Warren County Community College - 2,189 students - 19.5 mi. away - view location
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