- River Parishes Community College is an open admission institution that partners with the communities and businesses of the river parishes region of Louisiana to provide workforce training, certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees.As the premier post-secondary learning resource for the River Parishes, River Parishes Community College will be the destination of choice for education.
School Highlights
River Parishes Community College serves 3,151 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,151 students
- In-state tuition: $4,079
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
River Parishes Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Programs offered
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 27% over five years.
River Parishes Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
101 staff
54 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17
10
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of River Parishes Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The River Parishes Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,151 students
722 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,671 students
329 students
# Part-Time Students
1,480 students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
169 students
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,151 students
311 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,856 students
844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
43%
41%
% White
43%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,079 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,079
$2,971
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,758
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 04/24/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does River Parishes Community College cost?
River Parishes Community College's tuition is approximately $4,079 for In-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of River Parishes Community College?
The acceptance rate of River Parishes Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 94%.
What is River Parishes Community College's ranking?
River Parishes Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
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