River Valley Community College
Location and Contact Information
One College DriveClaremont, NH 03743-9707
USA
Main Tel: (603) 542-7744
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
River Community College, located in Dublin, Virginia, was established in 1958 as the New River Vocational-Technical School. In 1966, it became a community college under the authority of Virginia Community College System. It was given its current name in 1969.
RVCC awards certificates and diplomas, and associate's degree in arts and science. It also offers online courses. RVCC is one of the very few institutes in Virginia to offer a Video Game Technology program. RVCC is also known across the state for its Computer Aided Design Programs.
The college participates in federal aid programs and also offers scholarships like the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Scholarship, the Barbara Jean Baker Memorial Scholarship, the College Equals Opportunity Scholarship, and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, among others. RVCC student organizations include the Student Senate, the Alpha Delta Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Falcon Flight, and the Outing Club, among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy, production trades, nursing and emergency medicine, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,136 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,656 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid
River Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 45% | $5,311 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 44% | $4,305 |
| Pell Grant | 44% | $4,197 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $592 |
| State or Local Grant | 32% | $1,604 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 69% | $5,403 |
| Federal Loan | 69% | $5,403 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to River Valley Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandersville Technical College | Sandersville, GA | 851 |
| 2 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | 959 |
| 3 | Williamsburg Technical College | Kingstree, SC | 640 |
| 4 | Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw, SC | 1,010 |
| 5 | Western Dakota Technical Institute | Rapid City, SD | 959 |
| 6 | Uintah Basin Applied Technology College | Roosevelt, UT | 700 |
| 7 | Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Lancaster, PA | 789 |
| 8 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | 473 |
| 9 | Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia, GA | 1,010 |
| 10 | Western Texas College | Snyder, TX | 2,090 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 134 | 15 |
| Associate | 119 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 31 |
Students
Student enrollment was 981 in 2009-2010 (621 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 43% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant