River Valley Community College

1 College Place
Claremont, NH 03743

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School Highlights

River Valley Community College serves 694 students (18% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 694 students
In-state tuition: $6,855
Out-state tuition: $15,015
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 13%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

River Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 57% over five years.

River Valley Community College

(NH) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

107 staff

145 staff

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School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of River Valley Community College has declined by 31% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.

The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

694 students

1,352 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

127 students

455 students

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# Part-Time Students

567 students

897 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

606 students

229 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

127 students

455 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

567 students

897 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

112 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

% White

87%

85%

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% Two or more races

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Diversity Score

0.24

0.27

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.35%

1.5%

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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 stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$6,855

$6,952

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$15,015

$15,095

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

84%

82%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$16,464

$14,250

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,196

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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.

What is River Valley Community College's ranking?

River Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Hampshire for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 694 students
In-state tuition: $6,855
Out-state tuition: $15,015
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 13%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 0.27, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in New Hampshire is Manchester Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.