River Valley Community College

School Highlights

River Valley Community College serves 746 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 97%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,855
  • Out-state tuition: $15,015
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
River Valley Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
107 staff
145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of River Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 61% over five years.
Total Enrollment
746 students
821 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
126 students
201 students
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# Part-Time Students
620 students
620 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of River Valley Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New Hampshire.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
606 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
126 students
201 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
620 students
620 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
2%
5%
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% White
3%
3%
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% Hawaiian
57%
65%
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% Two or more races
34%
23%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in River Valley Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
Diversity Score
0.56
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2857%
0.3037%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)
$42,400
$40,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,855 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,015 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,855
$6,952
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,015
$15,095
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of River Valley Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
75%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in River Valley Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,464
$14,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in River Valley Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,196
$7,196
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Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does River Valley Community College cost?
River Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $6,855 for In-State students and $15,015 for Out-State students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,855
  • Out-state tuition: $15,015
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For New Hampshire public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,952 per year for in-state students and $15,095 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New Hampshire community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Nashua Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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