Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley Community College is one of the nineteen public 2-year colleges in New Jersey. The campus is located in a rural area, in Branchburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,079 students attend the school. Every year 26% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.RVCC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,488, and fees were $888. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $4,488 and $888 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students8,079 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 79 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 34 miles radius of Raritan Valley Community College
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County College of Morris
18 miles away |
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Middlesex County College
18 miles away |
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Warren County Community College
20 miles away |
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Union County College
20 miles away |
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Raritan Bay Medical Center
22 miles away |
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Mercer County Community College
25 miles away |
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Essex County College
28 miles away |
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Bucks County Community College
29 miles away |
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Northampton County Area Community College
34 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
34 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $147/credit | |
| In State Students | $187/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $187/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 | $6,615 | $8,415 | $8,415 |
| ADN | 70 | $10,290 | $13,090 | $13,090 |
| BSN | 125 | $18,375 | $23,375 | $23,375 |
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, 45% of Raritan Valley 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 | 33% | $4,210 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,075 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $2,357 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $998 |
| Federal Student Loans | 11% | $4,348 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,216 |
$6,378
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,271 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,518 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,461 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,041 |
| Over $110,000$10,901 |
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Student Population
8,079
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,007
Women
4,072
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
49% |
|
Hispanic |
21% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Jersey state board of nursing.
