New River Community and Technical College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,158

7.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$3,844

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,262

50.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.9%

58 Graduates

About

New River Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at New River Community and Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (15 degrees), and Lineworker (14 degrees).

In 2023, 318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New River Community and Technical College. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (287 degrees), 17.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New River Community and Technical College is $5,158, which is $−3,095 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New River Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 216 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at New River Community and Technical College is $5,158, which is $3,095 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,844.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending New River Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,158

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at New River Community and Technical College was $5,158. The cost of tuition at New River Community and Technical College is $−3,095 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New River Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,844

2023 Value

42.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 New River Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,844. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of New River Community and Technical College grew by 42.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of New River Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,500

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New River Community and Technical College was of $4,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.65% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New River Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at New River Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.95% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New River Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at New River Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 216 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

New River Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,262 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at New River Community and Technical College is 640 students and the part-time enrollment is 622. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at New River Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New River Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 3.41% Two or More Races, 0.792% Hispanic or Latino, 0.634% Asian, and 0.475% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at New River Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.2%), followed by White Male (26.9%) and Black or African American Female (2.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New River Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,262 students. The full-time enrollment at New River Community and Technical College is 640 and the part-time enrollment is 622. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at New River Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New River Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New River Community and Technical College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), New River Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New River Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,136 enrolled students
Black or African American
58 enrolled students
Two or More Races
43 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New River Community and Technical College is 90% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 3.41% Two or More Races, 0.792% Hispanic or Latino, 0.634% Asian, and 0.475% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 68 more women than men received degrees from New River Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New River Community and Technical College is white (287 degrees awarded). There were 17.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at New River Community and Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (30 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (15 degrees) and Lineworker (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New River Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (29 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Construction managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Construction managers (39,422 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (35,086 people), Other managers (20,557 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (19,236 people), and Education administrators (13,007 people).

The most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College in 2023 are Construction (29 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees), and Science Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Construction (29 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (23 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (30 degrees), and Science Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Construction (100,986 people), Elementary & secondary schools (87,857 people), Computer Systems Design (46,851 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (33,393 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (29,640 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New River Community and Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
27 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
24 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at New River Community and Technical College was General Studies with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at New River Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

125

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

193

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 125 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community and Technical College, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (193).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New River Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community and Technical College in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community and Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 9 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from New River Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at New River Community and Technical College is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
287 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New River Community and Technical College is white (287 degrees awarded). There were 17.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (16 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
172 degrees awarded
White Male
115 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New River Community and Technical College is white female (172 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (115 degrees).

Operations

New River Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.58M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 134k (5.21%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, New River Community and Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 14.8M. New River Community and Technical College employs 38 Instructors, 8 Assistant professors and 5 Professors. Most academics at New River Community and Technical College are Male Instructor (20), Female Instructor (18), and Female Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College are: Management, with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Endowment

$2.58M

2023 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2022

New River Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at about $2.58M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of New River Community and Technical College grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.22M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New River Community and Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.22M

2023 Salaries

4.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, New River Community and Technical College paid a median of $7.22M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($14.8M) and a 4.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.21% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.94M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, New River Community and Technical College paid a total of $2.94M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College were Instructor with 38 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 5 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College were Management with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College was Male Instructor with 20 employees, Female Instructor with 18 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New River Community and Technical College.

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