Rappahannock Community College

12745 College Drive
Saluda, VA 23149-2616
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Tel: (804)758-6700
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School Highlights
  • Rappahannock Community College serves 3,569 students (22% of students are full-time).
  • Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
  • Rappahannock Community College is the only community colleges within Middlesex County, VA.
  • The nearest community college to Rappahannock Community College is Centura College-Newport News (29.9 miles away).

Top Placements

Rappahannock Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rappahannock Community College(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty69 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Rappahannock Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The Rappahannock Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,569 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio52:136:1
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# Full-Time Students802 students717 students
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# Part-Time Students2,767 students860 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
2%
8%
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% Black
21%
22%
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% White
71%
57%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.450.62
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College Completion Rate
29%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,700$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $3,401 is less than the state average of $4,550. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $8,071 is less than the state average of $9,760. The out-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,401$4,550
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,071$9,760
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid71%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
Median Debt for Dropouts--
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Centura College-Newport News
    Private, for profit
    211 students | 29.90 Mi616 Denbigh Blvd
    Newport News,  VA  23608
    (757)874-2121     29.90211
  • Everest College-Newport News
    Private, for profit
    433 students | 34.30 Mi803 Diligence Drive
    Newport News,  VA  23606
    (757)873-1111     34.30433
  • Thomas Nelson Community College
    Public
    10,436 students | 36.30 Mi99 Thomas Nelson Drive
    Hampton,  VA  23666
    (757)825-2700     36.3010,436
  • Chester Career College
    Chester Career College Photo
    Public
    205 students | 43.80 Mi751 WEST HUNDRED ROAD
    Chester,  VA  23836
    43.80205
  • John Tyler Community College
    Public
    9,875 students | 45.70 Mi13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
    Chester,  VA  23831
    (804)796-4000     45.709,875
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 3,569 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,401
  • Out-state tuition: $8,071
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
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Did You Know?
For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. 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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