River Parishes Community College
- River Parishes Community College is an open-admission, two-year, post-secondary public institution serving the river parishes. The College provides transferable courses and curricula up to and including Certificates and Associates degrees. River Parishes Community College also partners with the communities it serves by providing programs for personal, professional, and academic growth. We are pleased that you have taken this opportunity to visit us via the River Parishes Community College web page. The site is designed to provide an interactive point of contact for general information regarding the organization, management and services of RPCC. Two years of higher education at one of the LCTCS community or technical colleges offers many opportunities for Louisiana to "transform its workforce". We urge you to examine this opportunity very carefully as you plan your own future.
School Highlights
River Parishes Community College serves 3,232 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,232 students
- In-state tuition: $4,079
- Out-state tuition: $8,123
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
River Parishes Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 139 teachers has grown by 44% over five years.
River Parishes Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
139 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of River Parishes Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 62:1 over five years.
The River Parishes Community College diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,232 students
686 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,376 students
291 students
# Part-Time Students
1,856 students
395 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
30%
38%
% White
41%
39%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
21%
11%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
College Completion Rate
16%
38%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,079 is more than the state average of $4,056. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,123 is more than the state average of $6,925. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,079
$4,056
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,123
$6,925
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,843
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
79%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gamma Beta Phi, Red Wheelbarrow Humanities Club, Rotaract Club
Gamma Beta Phi, Red Wheelbarrow Humanities Club, Rotaract Club
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/09/2022
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