- Raritan Valley Community College is a place where you can be seen, be heard, and belong. It's a place where you can find your success from every moment you spend on, or even off, campus.
- Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is a great place for students to start their college education. Our students have transferred to the top colleges and universities in New Jersey and across the nation, including Columbia, Cornell, Stanford, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania and New York University. The Colleges ability to offer a high quality, affordable technical education has been greatly enhanced by an exciting new workforce development grant. RVCCs Service Learning Program has earned national honors for providing students with the opportunity to serve their communities while enabling community organizations to benefit from the students time, energy and knowledge. We are dedicated to meeting the higher education needs of the communities we serve whether its preparing students for transfer to another institution or offering technical training for those interested in pursuing a new career path or upgrading their skills.
School Highlights
Raritan Valley Community College serves 6,587 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 6,587 students
- In-state tuition: $180
- Out-state tuition: $260
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Professor Named a Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education Fellow - 03/04/2024Dr. Melanie Lenahan, Raritan Valley Community College Professor of Biology, was recently selected as a Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education (PULSE) Fellow.PULSE is an educational, non-profit organization that works ...morewith academic departments at institutions of higher education of all types to improve life sciences education programs. As a PULSE Fellow, Dr. Lenahan will be in regular communication and engaged in activities with a national network of 60 college and university change leaders across the United States and Canada..... hide
- Holocaust Institute Sets Webinar on Protecting Historical Artifacts, Cultural Preservation - 02/21/2024The Institute of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Raritan Valley Community College will present "Protecting Historical Artifacts and Cultural Preservation," an online webinar with distinguished scholar and ambassador-at-large Dr. Richard ...moreKurin, Friday, March 15, from 10-11 a.m.The event is free of charge and open to the public.The webinar will focus on the challenges of preserving historical treasures amid conflict and war... hide
- First Part of Annual Student Art Exhibition Planned at RVCC - 02/14/2024Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present the annual RVCC Student Art Exhibition in two installments again this year. Part I of the exhibition will be on ...moredisplay from February 26-March 22, in the Art Gallery at the College's Branchburg campus. Part II of the exhibition will run from April 1-26. The reception for Part I will be held Friday, March 1, from 5-7 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. ... hide
- Calling All Creatives: Explore a Career in Digital Art or Video Game Design! - 02/14/2024If you are creative and enjoy the expressive power of visual imagery, then a career path in Art & Design could be for you! At Raritan Valley Community College, you ...morecan prepare for a career that allows you to combine artistic abilities with technical skills, such as Graphic & Interactive Design, Video Game Design & Development, and more. Let's explore these in-demand programs! ... hide
- Top NJ Community College - RVCC - 01/09/2024RVCC continues to be ranked the #1 Community College in New Jersey by Intelligent.com, which gave it an "Intelligent Score" of 99.37 for 2024.
- Make the Most of Your Winter Break at RVCC - 11/06/2023As the holiday season approaches, you may be looking forward to some time off between the fall semester and spring semester. And while time off is certainly necessary and well ...moredeserved, winter break can also be a good time to sneak in an online class to get a jumpstart on your New Years goals-and potentially graduate college sooner. hide
- New Centers of Workforce Innovation in “Year Two” of Statewide Pathways Initiative to Align Education to the Needs of Employers - 10/31/2023The New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) is excited to announce the creation of new Centers of Workforce Innovation as part of "Year Two" of the New Jersey Pathways ...moreto Career Opportunities Initiative. The initiative, led by New Jersey's Community Colleges and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA), is an unprecedented collaborative effort to align education and training to address the rapidly changing needs of employers to create a highly skilled workforce. hide
- RVCC Students Participate in Sanofi Corporate Mentor Program - 09/20/2023Fourteen students have been selected for this year's Sanofi Corporate Mentor Program at Raritan Valley Community College. The highly selective program, now in its seventh year, provides opportunities for ...moreRVCC students to participate in a unique, one-year mentorship and scholarship program that promotes personal and professional growth. hide
- Concert to Feature Pianist Ivan Konev - 08/23/2023Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will open its 2023-2024 season with a performance by the Ukrainian-born pianist, Ivan Konev, Sunday, September 17, at 2 p.m. The ...moreevent, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series' new season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus. The performance will feature music written by long-forgotten Ukrainian composers Victor Kosenko, Igor Shamo, and Myroslav Skoryk, as well as the American composer Ned Rorem. hide
- Become a Medical Lab Tech Through Our Partnership with Labcorp! - 01/06/2023Raritan Valley Community College is proud to partner with Labcorp for its new Medical Laboratory Technology program. The program combines academic requirements at RVCC with clinical rotations at Labcorp`s regional ...morelab in Raritan, NJ. Students will have the opportunity to train with Labcorp`s incredible team of medical lab technology professionals at a state-of-the-art facility that employs more than 10,000 personnel-and offers many opportunities for qualified candidates to join the team. In addition, Labcorp is sponsoring several scholarships for students as part of the program... hide
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Top Rankings
Raritan Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 381 teachers has grown by 62% over five years.
Raritan Valley Community College
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
381 staff
439 staff
Number of Programs Offered
90
52
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Raritan Valley Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The Raritan Valley Community College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,587 students
4,639 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,746 students
1,960 students
# Part-Time Students
3,841 students
2,679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
566 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,587 students
1,960 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,504 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
28%
24%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
40%
44%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,400
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $180 is less than the state average of $5,652. The in-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $260 is less than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has declined by 93% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$180
$5,652
Out-State Tuition Fees
$260
$7,575
Tuition Notes
Admissions is free. www.raritanval.edu
In-County (Hunterdon/Somerset Counties): $180 per credit
Out-of-County: $260 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
69%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Animation Club, Black Students Alliance, Brothers Helping Brothers, Criminal Justice Club, Enactus, ESL Club, Game Creation Club, HOPE Club, Orgullo Lantino, Pre-Med Club, Rotaract Club, Society of Women Engineers Club, Students Nurses Association, The Alliance, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Veterans Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Mozaika Concerts
Animation Club, Black Students Alliance, Brothers Helping Brothers, Criminal Justice Club, Enactus, ESL Club, Game Creation Club, HOPE Club, Orgullo Lantino, Pre-Med Club, Rotaract Club, Society of Women Engineers Club, Students Nurses Association, The Alliance, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Veterans Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Mozaika Concerts
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- RVCC, serving Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over thirty years, offers over 80 associate degrees and certificates. In addition, customized training programs and non-credit courses are available for those seeking personal and professional development. The College is committed to a quality and affordable education through effective teaching, liaisons with the community's businesses and state-of-the-art technology. Raritan Valley Community College is New Jersey's leading community college. Offering over 80 associate degrees and certificates, plus non-credit courses for personal and professional development. The 240-acre campus lies at the crossroads of central New Jersey. RVCC also maintains a satellite campus in Somerset known as the Franklin Center. The College has students who have transferred to over 225 colleges and universities across the country, and provides job/career counseling to all interested parties. RVCC also has the University Center, which provides bachelor & master degree programs from major universities on our campus, allowing students to take classes and earn those degrees locally. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, N.J. Board of Nursing, National League of Nursing, Commission on Opticianry Accreditation and American Bar Association.
Profile last updated: 12/12/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Raritan Valley Community College cost?
Raritan Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $180 for In-State students and $260 for Out-State students.
What sports does Raritan Valley Community College offer?
Raritan Valley Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Raritan Valley Community College's ranking?
Raritan Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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