NRCC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $4,979
- Out-of-State Tuition: $11,417
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at NRCC:
- Total Enrollment: 4,254, including 978 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 51.8% men, 48.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 57 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
NRCC Overview
New River Community College (NRCC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Dublin, VA. It is classified as urban-serving Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The NRCC's tuition & fees is $4,979 for Virginia residents and $11,417 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 35% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,458.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,254 and the students to faculty ratio is 33 to 1 (3.03%).
New River Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of New River Community College is $4,979 for in-state students and $11,417 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $5,127 for Virginia residents and $12,028 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $4,979 | $11,417 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $5,127 | $12,028 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
New River Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at NRCC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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