River Valley Community College
Tel:
(603)542-7744
School Highlights
- River Valley Community College serves 1,009 students (23% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 17%.
- River Valley Community College is the only community colleges within Sullivan County, NH.
- The nearest community college to River Valley Community College is Landmark College (28.8 miles away).
Top Placements
River Valley Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New Hampshire for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| River Valley Community College | (NH) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 68 staff | 114 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,009 students | 2,045 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 236 students | 578 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 773 students | 1,467 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 2% |
| % White | 92% | 83% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 9% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.30 |
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| College Completion Rate | 19% | 22% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $42,400 | $40,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to River Valley Community College is Landmark College (28.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Landmark CollegePrivate, non-profit518 students | 28.80 MiRiver Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
(802)387-6700 28.80518 - 1,542 students | 39.70 Mi1 Main Street
Randolph Center, VT 05061
(802)728-1000 39.701,542 - 4,288 students | 42.10 Mi31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
42.104,288 - 1,183 students | 44.40 Mi379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603)366-5221 44.401,183 - 3,455 students | 50.30 Mi1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603)206-8000 50.303,455
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