Rappahannock Community College

12745 College Drive
Glenns, VA 23149
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Rappahannock Community College serves 2,629 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,629 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • 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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School Overview

The teacher population of 179 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rappahannock Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
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Student Body

The student population of Rappahannock Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Rappahannock Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,629 students
2,063 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
647 students
843 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,982 students
1,220 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
647 students
802 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,982 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
5%
12%
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% Black
20%
20%
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% White
65%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
38%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$29,600
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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 27% 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 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,401
$3,748
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,071
$8,977
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,629 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • 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 $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. 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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