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Raritan Valley Community College was founded on November 16, 1965 as Somerset County College. The first classes were held on September 12, 1968 with 229 students. It adopted its current name in July 1987. The college is also nicknamed RVCC. The campus is spread across an area of around 240 acres in Somerville, New Jersey. The college includes a 100-seat Planetarium. RVCC is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Business & Public Service
- Communication & Languages
- Computer Science
- English
- Health Science Education
- Humanities, Social Sciences & Education
- Mathematics
- Science & Engineering
- Visual & Performing Arts
RVCC is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of these include the Astronomy Club, Caring Hearts at Work, Business Club, Game Development Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Math Club, Performing Artists Club, Social Justice Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma and the Latin Pride Club.
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Campus Location128 Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
USA
Main Tel: (908) 526-1200
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Raritan Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Raritan Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management, law, fine arts, and education and teaching.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 544 | 26 | | 1-2 year certificate | 61 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College was 6,629 in 2007 (4,266 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,490 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid: Raritan Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 54 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 44 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 7 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (128 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded) DESIGN (2 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (42 awarded) - Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING (7 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS (22 awarded) HOSPITALITY (4 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW (32 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (173 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (94 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Health and Physical Education
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SCIENCE (7 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (45 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
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