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 (2023-24)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 179 teachers has grown by 159% 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

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rappahannock Community College has declined by 18% 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,629 students
2,086 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
647 students
843 students

# Part-Time Students
1,982 students
1,243 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
165 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
647 students
802 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 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

% Asian
1%
7%

% Hispanic
5%
12%

% Black
20%
21%

% White
65%
52%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
5%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%


Diversity Score
0.53
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
38%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.19%
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 $3,736. 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
$3,736

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,071
$8,977

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
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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