Raritan Valley Community College
Route 28 And Lamington Road, Somerville, NJ, 08876 - View a map of this school Map
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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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  Raritan Valley Community College Community College Avg.
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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 2,575 students 1,000 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,676 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 6,251 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 32% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 21% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,516 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 18% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,463 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 5% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $881 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 7% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,125 $3,048
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:02/23/2008.
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