Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural
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About Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is a public community college in Branchburg, New Jersey. RVCC offers Associate degree programs leading to an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Fine Art (A.F.A), or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses. The college was founded in late 1965 as Somerset County College and opened to its first class of students in the fall of 1968. It was given its present name in 1987, when it became the county college for Hunterdon County as well as its home of Somerset County. It was the first community college in New Jersey to be sponsored by two different counties. Raritan Valley's University Center offers degree completion programs from a number of schools and university partners including Rutgers University.
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Open
Acceptance
$6,778
Net price
5,416
Enrollment
31%
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Diversity
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Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,778
Average net price
$5,664
In-state tuition
$7,584
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,400
Books & supplies
$13,832
Total cost of attendance
26%
Students receiving Pell grants
3%
Students with federal loans
$10,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$48,145
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,229
Median earnings (6 yrs)
31%
Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
73%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,308
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,416
Total enrollment
51%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
47%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Raritan Valley Community College FAQ
Is Raritan Valley Community College a public or private school?
Raritan Valley Community College is a public institution located in Branchburg, NJ.
What is the acceptance rate at Raritan Valley Community College?
Raritan Valley Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Raritan Valley Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Raritan Valley Community College is $6,778 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,664 in-state and $7,584 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Raritan Valley Community College?
About 31% of students at Raritan Valley Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Raritan Valley Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Raritan Valley Community College students earn a median of $48,145 per year.
How many students attend Raritan Valley Community College?
Raritan Valley Community College enrolls about 5,416 students.
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Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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