New River Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,929

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

4,156

35.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.8%

192 Graduates

About

New River Community College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, VA. N/A

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Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,929.

In 2023, 37% of undergraduate students attending New River Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New River Community College was $4,758. N/A

This chart compares the tuition costs of New River Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2023 New River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,929. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New River Community College grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of New River Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at New River Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.13% with respect to 2022, when 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New River Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

New River Community College had a total enrollment of 4,156 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New River Community College is 1,458 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,698. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at New River Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New River Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.7% White, 5.22% Hispanic or Latino, 4.19% Black or African American, 3.95% Two or More Races, 3.15% Asian, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0481% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at New River Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.5%), followed by White Female (36.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New River Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,156 students. The full-time enrollment at New River Community College is 1,458 and the part-time enrollment is 2,698. This means that 35.1% of students enrolled at New River Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New River Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New River Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), New River Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New River Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,269 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
217 enrolled students
Black or African American
174 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New River Community College is 78.7% White, 5.22% Hispanic or Latino, 4.19% Black or African American, 3.95% Two or More Races, 3.15% Asian, 0.265% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0481% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. N/A

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 124 students (2.98%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New River Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), and Construction (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (94,908 people), Other managers (74,221 people), Construction managers (50,834 people), Software developers (42,123 people), and Education administrators (28,746 people).

The most specialized majors at New River Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), Construction (37 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (300 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at New River Community College are Engineering Technologies (173 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), Construction (37 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (300 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (200,432 people), Construction (123,136 people), Computer Systems Design (70,164 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,125 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (56,209 people).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
475 degrees awarded
White Female
320 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New River Community College is white male (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (320 degrees).