Raritan Valley Community College

https://www.raritanval.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,464
    3.33% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $7,008
    After Financial Aid
    2015 Acceptance Rate
    98.6%
    2,325 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    6,762
    39.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    30.9%
    280 Graduates

    About

    Raritan Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Somerset County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Raritan Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (219 degrees awarded), General Business (157 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (134 degrees).

    In 2024, 993 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Raritan Valley Community College. 51.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (470 degrees), 1.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (241 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $4,464, which is $−3,696 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $4,464, which is $3,696 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,008.

    In 2024, 34% of undergraduate students attending Raritan Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,464
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Raritan Valley Community College was $4,464. The cost of tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $−3,696 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $7,008
    2024 Value
    10.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Raritan Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,008. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Raritan Valley Community College grew by 10.6%.

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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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,000
    Room and Board
    $2,400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Raritan Valley Community College was of $12,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 20% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    34%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    3%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    34% of undergraduate students at Raritan Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.86% with respect to 2023, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Raritan Valley Community College received 2,325 undergraduate applications in 2015.

    There were 6,762 students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College in 2024.

    Raritan Valley Community College has an overall enrollment yield of 61.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    98.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2015
    2,293
    Accepted Out of 2,325

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    Enrollment

    Raritan Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 6,762 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College is 2,698 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,064. This means that 39.9% of students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Raritan Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.3% White, 29.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 9.12% Asian, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.3%) and White Female (16.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    39.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,762 students. The full-time enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College is 2,698 and the part-time enrollment is 4,064. This means that 39.9% of students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    68%
    2024 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 Raritan Valley Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Raritan Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,657 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,009 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      766 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Raritan Valley Community College is 39.3% White, 29.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Black or African American, 9.12% Asian, 3.14% Two or More Races, 0.207% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    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, 388 students (5.74%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 21 more women than men received degrees from Raritan Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Raritan Valley Community College is white (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (241 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Raritan Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (219 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (157 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (134 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Raritan Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (135 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 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 Raritan Valley Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (216,226 people), Other managers (202,679 people), Secondary school teachers (112,413 people), Software developers (99,364 people), and Graphic designers (98,673 people).

    The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College in 2024 are Interdisciplinary Studies (135 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Raritan Valley Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (135 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Raritan Valley Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (492,937 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,720 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (235,978 people), Computer Systems Design (202,074 people), and Construction (131,029 people).

    The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (135 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (61 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (31 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Raritan Valley Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Paralegal
      11 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      8 degrees awarded
    3. Other Accounting & Related Services
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Raritan Valley Community College was Paralegal with 11 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    486
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    507
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 486 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College, which is 0.959 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (507).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 118 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.13 times more than the 104 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.881 times less than the 118 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    19%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Raritan Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

    Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
    White Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (37.8%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Raritan Valley Community College is Male and White (37.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      470 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      241 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      92 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Raritan Valley Community College is white (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (241 degrees).

    7.45% of degree recipients (74 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      417 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      402 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      394 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Raritan Valley Community College is white female (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (402 degrees).

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    Operations

    Raritan Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.09M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 528k (48.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Raritan Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 65.6M. Raritan Valley Community College employs 39 Professors, 32 Associate professors and 25 Instructors. Most academics at Raritan Valley Community College are Female Professor (26), Female Associate professor (18), and Male Assistant professor (15).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 83 employees, Management, with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.09M
    2024 Endowment
    6.98%
    decline from 2023

    Raritan Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.09M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Raritan Valley Community College declined 6.98% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.32M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $32.8M
    2024 Salaries
    0.124%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Raritan Valley Community College paid a median of $32.8M in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($65.6M) and a 0.124% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.08% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.51% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    120
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Raritan Valley Community College paid a total of $10.3M to 120 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 83 employees, Management with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees.

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