New River Community College

New River Community College is a public community college located in Dublin, VA. It offers 47 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 3 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,835 for Virginia residents and $10,837 for out-of-state students at New River Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,196) of public community colleges in Virginia.

It has 3,980 students that are lower than the average population (3,329 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 930 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,700.

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Academic Overview

New River Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Dublin, Virginia. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,835 for Virginia residents and $10,837 for other students on average. It offers 47 degree programs through 9 Certificate, 13 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (3 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $35,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	5251 College Drive, Dublin, VA
Phone	540-674-3600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,835 Out-of-State$10,837
Student Population »	3,980 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	7%
Retention Rate	65% (Full-time) 41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,067
Students to Faculty	28:1 (3.57%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,835 for Virginia residents and $10,837 for out-of-state students at New River Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,196) over public community colleges in Virginia.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at New River Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,835	$10,837
Books & Supplies	$2,000
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,020
Average Financial Aid	$6,067
Cost of Attendance	$18,855	$24,857
After Financial Aid	$12,788	$18,790
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State Students
New River Community College	$4,835	$10,837
Public Community Colleges in Virginia	$5,188	$11,196
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

New River Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	3	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	9	13	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	271 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	26 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,980 students at New River Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,906 male students and 1,997 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,903	1,482	2,421
Male Students	1,906	729	1,177
Female Students	1,997	753	1,244

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At New River Community College, there are 3,980 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,004 students were attending classes through distance learning (930 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,074 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,980
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	930
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,074
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,976

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