- New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The college serves the following counties in southeast and south central West Virginia: Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, Summers, Webster and Braxton. The College has the following locations to serve you: Greenbrier Valley Campus, Mercer County Campus, Nicholas County Campus and Raleigh County Campus. We also offer classes and limited programs at additional sites within the service region. New River CTC offers the following certificates and degrees: Advanced Skill Set Certificate (ASSC), Certificate of Applied Science (CAS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS) and Technical Education programs at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent, WV along with Welding programs in Greenbrier. Contact an Advancement and Recruitment Specialist to learn more or visit our website..
School Highlights
New River Community and Technical College serves 1,478 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 1,478 students
- In-state tuition: $2,143
- Out-state tuition: $3,450
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
New River Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
New River Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
78 staff
49 staff
Number of Programs Offered
60
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New River Community and Technical College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The New River Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,478 students
860 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
684 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
794 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
147 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
684 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
794 students
476 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
84%
75%
% Hawaiian
6%
4%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,143 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,450 is less than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 50% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,143
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,450
$8,321
Tuition Notes
No additional tuition cost after 12 credit hours
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,651
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,580
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does New River Community and Technical College cost?
New River Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $2,143 for In-State students and $3,450 for Out-State students.
What is New River Community and Technical College's ranking?
New River Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Least expensive tuition, Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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