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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 16%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 694 students
- In-state tuition: $6,855
- Out-state tuition: $15,015
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of River Valley Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has declined by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
694 students
1,352 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
9:1
# Full-Time Students
127 students
455 students
# Part-Time Students
567 students
897 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
606 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
455 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
567 students
567 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
84%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.29
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
34%
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,464
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,196
$7,196
Source: 2021 (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.
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).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to River Valley Community College is Landmark College (26.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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
| 559 students
124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 728-1000
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 728-1000
40.9 miles
| 1,520 students
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
42.3 miles
| 2,945 students
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
45.2 miles
| 697 students
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
50.0 miles
| 2,263 students
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