River Parishes Community College
River Parishes Community College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in a rural area, in Gonzales.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,342 students attend the school. Every year 18% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.River Parishes Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,335, and fees were $744. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,379 and $744 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students2,342 |
Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 21 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/2004 - 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 | $139/credit | |
In State Students | $139/credit | |
Out of State Students | $308/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 | $6,255 | $6,255 | $13,860 |
ADN | 70 | $9,730 | $9,730 | $21,560 |
BSN | 125 | $17,375 | $17,375 | $38,500 |
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, 77% of River Parishes 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 | 46% | $4,962 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,819 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $3,735 |
Federal Student Loans | 40% | $5,391 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,263
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,796 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,032 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,515 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,360 |
Over $110,000$11,590 |
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Student Population
2,342
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,348
Women
994
Men
44%
Full-time
56%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
57% |
Black/African American |
27% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.