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 (2026)
- 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
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,962 students
924 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
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
42%
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 $3,581. 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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