Rappahannock Community College
Rappahannock Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a rural area, in Glenns.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,229 students attend the school. Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rappahannock Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,253, and fees were $455. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,551 and $1,085 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students3,229 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
The ADN program at Rappahannock offers a 2 year curriculum culminating in the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Admission Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Official Transcripts
- College placement test in math, writing and reading
- Complete pre-requisite science or math courses
- College placement tests in reading, writing and mathematics.
- A cumulative GPA or 2.5 or higher
- Proof of IT competency
- Pre-entrance examination for nursing (applicants who have completed a four year degree are exempt)
Applications for the nursing program are processed in the spring prior to the fall of intended enrollment.
Applicants admitted to the program are expected to attend a mandatory orientation session in the summer before the fall of intended enrollment.
Physical and dental exams including all required immunizations need to be completed before enrollment. Students are required to possess current CPR certification as well as submit to drug screening and criminal background check.
Students enrolling in clinical components are required to arrange for malpractice insurance.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 2 | 108 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 40 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 37 |
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College of Southern Maryland
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Wor-Wic Community College
83 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2013 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $142/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $9,940 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of Rappahannock Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 55% | $4,093 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $700 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,764 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $1,877 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,955
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,874 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,538 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,315 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,744 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,229
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,078
Women
1,151
Men
23%
Full-time
77%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
70% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
