Rappahannock Community College

12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Rappahannock Community College serves 3,394 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,394 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rappahannock Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 179 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rappahannock Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
179 staff
129 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Rappahannock Community College has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Rappahannock Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,394 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
690 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
2,704 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
690 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,704 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
20%
21%
% White
61%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,401 is less than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,071 is less than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,401
$3,748
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,071
$8,977
Tuition Notes
$4,650 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rappahannock Community College cost?
Rappahannock Community College's tuition is approximately $3,401 for In-State students and $8,071 for Out-State students.
What is Rappahannock Community College's ranking?
Rappahannock Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,394 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 60%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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