River Parishes Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,335

2023 Average Net Price

$9,379

After Financial Aid

2023 Graduation Rate

31.1%

85 Graduates

About

River Parishes Community College is a higher education institution located in Ascension Parish, LA. N/A

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Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

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After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,379.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending River Parishes Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,335

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at River Parishes Community College was $3,335. N/A

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Average Net Price

$9,379

2023 Value

12.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 River Parishes Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,379. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of River Parishes Community College grew by 12.2%.

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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

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at River Parishes Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at River Parishes 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

River Parishes Community College had a total enrollment of N/A students in N/A. The full-time enrollment at River Parishes Community College is N/A students and the part-time enrollment is N/A. This means that N/A% of students enrolled at River Parishes Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at River Parishes Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.5% White, 40.7% Black or African American, 6.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Two or More Races, 0.665% Asian, 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at River Parishes Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.2%) and White Female (16.6%).

Retention Rate over Time

61%

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 River Parishes Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), River Parishes Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,070 enrolled students
Black or African American
980 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
153 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at River Parishes Community College is 44.5% White, 40.7% Black or African American, 6.36% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Two or More Races, 0.665% Asian, 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 111 students (4.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at River Parishes Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (441 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at River Parishes Community College are Registered nurses (1,586,815 people), Accountants & auditors (1,028,909 people), Other managers (829,346 people), Financial managers (535,808 people), and Chief executives & legislators (426,041 people).

The most specialized majors at River Parishes Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (441 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Health (130 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 River Parishes Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at River Parishes Community College are Engineering Technologies (441 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (142 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Health (130 degrees) (as of 2023).