Rappahannock Community College (233310)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,550

After Financial Aid

2023 Enrolled Students

2,767

22.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.5%

49 Graduates

About

Rappahannock Community College (233310) is a higher education institution located in Gloucester County, VA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Rappahannock Community College (233310) were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (194 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 degrees), and Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services (5 degrees).

In 2023, 757 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rappahannock Community College (233310). 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (508 degrees), 3.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,550.

In 2023, 37% of undergraduate students attending Rappahannock Community College (233310) received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Rappahannock Community College (233310) was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rappahannock Community College (233310) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,550

2023 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Rappahannock Community College (233310) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,550. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Rappahannock Community College (233310) grew by 12.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rappahannock Community College (233310) (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

$7,200

Room and Board

$1,420

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rappahannock Community College (233310) was of $7,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,420. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rappahannock Community College (233310) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37% of undergraduate students at Rappahannock Community College (233310) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 62.6% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rappahannock Community College (233310) (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.

Enrollment

Rappahannock Community College (233310) had a total enrollment of 2,767 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is 615 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,152. This means that 22.2% of students enrolled at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rappahannock Community College (233310), both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.5% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.47% Two or More Races, 1.26% Asian, 0.651% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rappahannock Community College (233310) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rappahannock Community College (233310) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,767 students. The full-time enrollment at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is 615 and the part-time enrollment is 2,152. This means that 22.2% of students enrolled at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rappahannock Community College (233310) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

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 Rappahannock Community College (233310) was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Rappahannock Community College (233310) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rappahannock Community College (233310) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,729 enrolled students
Black or African American
492 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
197 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is 62.5% White, 17.8% Black or African American, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 6.47% Two or More Races, 1.26% Asian, 0.651% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.145% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 90 students (3.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 271 more women than men received degrees from Rappahannock Community College (233310). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (194 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (13 degrees) and Other Business Operations Support & Secretarial Services (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rappahannock Community College (233310), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (432 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are Registered nurses (1,461,667 people), Medical & health services managers (161,967 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,125 people), Pharmacists (134,624 people), and Other managers (125,121 people).

The most specialized majors at Rappahannock Community College (233310) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (432 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), Health (189 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (432 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (35 degrees), Engineering Technologies (19 degrees), Health (189 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rappahannock Community College (233310).

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
82 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
57 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Rappahannock Community College (233310) was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Rappahannock Community College (233310) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

243

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

514

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 243 degrees were awarded to men at Rappahannock Community College (233310), which is 0.473 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (514).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rappahannock Community College (233310) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Rappahannock Community College (233310) in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.579 times less than the 159 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 159 degrees were awarded to men at Rappahannock Community College (233310) in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.73 times more than the 92 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Rappahannock Community College (233310) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is Female and Asian (100% 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
508 degrees awarded
Black or African American
140 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 3.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (140 degrees).

2.25% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
328 degrees awarded
White Male
180 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rappahannock Community College (233310) is white female (328 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (180 degrees).

Operations

Rappahannock Community College (233310) has an endowment valued at nearly $14.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.1k (0.075%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Rappahannock Community College (233310) had a total salary expenditure of 21.9M. Rappahannock Community College (233310) employs 9 Assistant professors, 8 Professors and 7 Associate professors. Most academics at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are Female Assistant professor (7), Female Associate professor (6), and Female Professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rappahannock Community College (233310) are: Management, with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Endowment

$14.9M

2023 Endowment

0.635%

growth from 2022

Rappahannock Community College (233310) has an endowment valued at about $14.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Rappahannock Community College (233310) grew 0.635% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.07M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rappahannock Community College (233310) (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: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.91M - Federal
$461k - State
$14k - Local

As of 2023, Rappahannock Community College (233310) received $1.91M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $461k from state grants and contracts, and $14k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$9.85M

2023 Salaries

14.1%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Rappahannock Community College (233310) paid a median of $9.85M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($21.9M) and a 14.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.67% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.87% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Rappahannock Community College (233310) paid a total of $2.05M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.8% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rappahannock Community College (233310) were Assistant professor with 9 employees, Professor with 8 employees, and Associate professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rappahannock Community College (233310) were Management with 50 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rappahannock Community College (233310) was Female Assistant professor with 7 employees, Female Associate professor with 6 employees, and Female Professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rappahannock Community College (233310).

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