School Highlights
Riverside College of Health Careers serves 410 students (89% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Riverside College of Health Careers
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, non-profit
Student Body
The student population of Riverside College of Health Careers has grown by 33% over five years.
The Riverside College of Health Careers diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
410 students
1,380 students
# Full-Time Students
365 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
45 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
410 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
365 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
45 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
24%
22%
% White
59%
45%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,000
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
25%
75%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,292
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026
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