- 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 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,478 students
- In-state tuition: $2,143
- Out-state tuition: $3,450
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- 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
Completion Rates
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
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2003
Total Faculty
78 staff
30 staff
Number of Programs Offered
60
11
School Calendar
School Motto
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education.
Student Body
The student population of New River Community and Technical College has grown by 40% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The New River Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 91% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,478 students
809 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
684 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
794 students
395 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
684 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
684 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
4%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
78%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
6%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.38
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
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%
91%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,651
$9,568
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,580
$4,580
Sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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