School Highlights
River Valley Community College serves 677 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 677 students
- In-state tuition: $6,855
- Out-state tuition: $15,015
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
River Valley Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
50 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of River Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 81% over five years.
Total Enrollment
677 students
1,038 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
97 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
580 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
1,038 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
97 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
580 students
785 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
74%
70%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
35%
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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,015
$15,095
Tuition Notes
$6,940 per year for full-time students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,464
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,196
$7,196
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to River Valley Community College is Landmark College (26.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Landmark College
Private not-for-profit
19 River Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
26.9 miles
Enrollment: 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 49% Private-state tuition: $50,080 Minority enrollment: 26%
Vermont State University
Public
124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 224-3000
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 224-3000
40.9 miles
Enrollment: 5,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 82% In-state tuition: $12,860 Out-state tuition: $23,708 Minority enrollment: 19%
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
42.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 28%
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
45.2 miles
Enrollment: 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,642 Out-state tuition: $14,802 Minority enrollment: 24%
Manchester Community College
Public
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
50.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $6,848 Out-state tuition: $15,008 Minority enrollment: 33%
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