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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 5,749 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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%.
Raritan Valley Community College honored the legacy of Anne Frank and a very special local Holocaust survivor, the late Margit Feldman, at a ceremony held-
The RVCC Foundation raised $158,790 at the 20th Annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic, held June 6 at the Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club in Whitehouse-
Raritan Valley Community College recently held its 2024 Commencement, awarding degrees and certificates to nearly 1,200 graduates. Today, we're celebrating Raritan Valley Community College graduation 2024 by introducing you to ...morethree impressive grads with bright futures in their respective areas of study. Hear about their exciting transfer plans and learn what they liked best about the RVCC experience. Without further ado, let's meet Nicholas, Sandra, and Shelton! hide
Main Engine Start, a nonprofit committed to fostering student interest and proficiency in science and engineering, has awarded the second annual "Christopher John Stupak Scholarship for the Next Generation of ...moreElementary School Science Teachers" to three outstanding graduates of the Raritan Valley Community College Associate of Arts in Education Program. hide
Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will offer a new Nail Technology/Manicurist program, September 4-January 23. Classes will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., ...moreand Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..... hide
Twelve Raritan Valley Community College students have been selected to participate in Princeton University's Transfer Scholars Initiative (TSI), a summer program for community college students that runs from June 29-August ...more16. There is no cost for the students, and Transfer Scholars receive a stipend to cover expenses such as travel. The program is housed in the Emma Bloomberg Center for Access and Opportunity...... hide
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) awarded associate degrees and certificates to close to 1,200 graduates at its commencement on Saturday, May 11. The ceremony was held on the soccer field ...moreat the College's Branchburg campus. Dr. Kareem McKenzie, a former professional athlete who played for both the New York Jets and the New York Giants and is now a Nationally Certified Counselor, delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree during the ceremony..... hide
The student population of Raritan Valley Community College has declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The Raritan Valley Community College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,749 students
4,639 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,420 students
1,960 students
# Part-Time Students
2,329 students
2,679 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
566 students
545 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,749 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%
25%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
40%
44%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
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 $186 is less than the state average of $5,181. The in-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $266 is less than the state average of $7,190. The out-state tuition has declined by 93% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$186
$5,181
Out-State Tuition Fees
$266
$7,190
Tuition Notes
Admissions is free. www.raritanval.edu
In-County (Hunterdon/Somerset Counties): $180 per credit
Out-of-County: $260 per credit
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
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.
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For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,181 per year for in-state students and $7,190 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
