Riverside College of Health Careers

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
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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