Rappahannock Community College

12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Rappahannock Community College serves 2,962 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,962 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Rappahannock Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
70 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Rappahannock Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Rappahannock Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,962 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
671 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
2,291 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,962 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
671 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,291 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
19%
22%
% White
62%
45%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$29,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $3,401 is less than the state average of $3,581. 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 $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,401
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,071
$8,577
Tuition Notes
$4,650 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
86%
Source: 2025 (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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,962 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 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 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, 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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