- 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 lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 65%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,749 students
- In-state tuition: $5,664
- Out-state tuition: $7,584
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Raritan Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
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
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
381 staff
445 staff
Number of Programs Offered
90
45
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Raritan Valley Community College has declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Raritan Valley Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,749 students
2,085 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
3,420 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
2,329 students
1,319 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
566 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,749 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,213 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
20 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
28%
26%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
40%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,400
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,664 is more than the state average of $5,470. The in-state tuition has grown by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,584 is more than the state average of $7,575. The out-state tuition has grown by 79% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,664
$5,470
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,584
$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
51%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
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: 2024 (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: 09/24/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Raritan Valley Community College cost?
Raritan Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $5,664 for In-State students and $7,584 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: Highest completion rates.
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