Raritan Valley Community College

https://www.raritanval.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,320

3.45% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,334

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2015 Acceptance Rate

98.6%

2,325 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,587

41.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.3%

365 Graduates

About

Raritan Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Somerset County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Raritan Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (166 degrees awarded), General Business (152 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (142 degrees).

In 2023, 969 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Raritan Valley Community College. 50.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (465 degrees), 1.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (261 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $4,320, which is $−3,933 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Raritan Valley Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 408 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $4,320, which is $3,933 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,334.

In 2023, 35% of undergraduate students attending Raritan Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,320

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Raritan Valley Community College was $4,320. The cost of tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $−3,933 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,334

2023 Value

5.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Raritan Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,334. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Raritan Valley Community College grew by 5.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Raritan Valley Community 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

$10,000

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Raritan Valley Community College was of $10,000 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 $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Raritan Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 12.9% with respect to 2022, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Raritan Valley Community 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 Raritan Valley Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 408 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.

Admissions

Raritan Valley Community College received 2,325 undergraduate applications in 2015.

There were 6,587 students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College in 2023.

Raritan Valley Community College has an overall enrollment yield of 61.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2015

2,293

Accepted Out of 2,325

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Raritan Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Raritan Valley Community College in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Raritan Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 6,587 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College is 2,747 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,840. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Raritan Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.9% White, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 7.64% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.4%), followed by White Female (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,587 students. The full-time enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College is 2,747 and the part-time enrollment is 3,840. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community 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 Raritan Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Raritan Valley Community College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Raritan Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,627 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,832 enrolled students
Black or African American
740 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Raritan Valley Community College is 39.9% White, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 7.64% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% 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, 615 students (9.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3 more women than men received degrees from Raritan Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Raritan Valley Community College is white (465 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (261 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Raritan Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (166 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (152 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (142 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Raritan Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees awarded), Protective Services (47 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (196,166 people), Other managers (192,918 people), Police officers (145,335 people), Graphic designers (102,055 people), and Secondary school teachers (95,041 people).

The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees awarded), Protective Services (47 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (168 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 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 Raritan Valley Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees awarded), Protective Services (47 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (168 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (352,797 people), Elementary & secondary schools (331,720 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (190,495 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,438 people), and Computer Systems Design (85,737 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
166 degrees awarded
General Business
152 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
142 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Raritan Valley Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 166 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Raritan Valley Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

483

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

486

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 483 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College, which is 0.994 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (486).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Raritan Valley Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College in General Business, which is 1.62 times more than the 58 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.976 times less than the 85 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Raritan Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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 (56.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Raritan Valley Community College is Female and Asian (56.8% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.38% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
465 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
261 degrees awarded
Asian
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Raritan Valley Community College is white (465 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (261 degrees).

7.12% of degree recipients (69 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
257 degrees awarded
White Female
208 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
159 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Raritan Valley Community College is white male (257 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (208 degrees).

Operations

Raritan Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.17M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 213k (18.2%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Raritan Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 61.6M. Raritan Valley Community College employs 40 Professors, 32 Associate professors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at Raritan Valley Community College are Female Professor (26), Male Associate professor (16), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 86 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 46 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

Endowment

$1.17M

2023 Endowment

2.63%

growth from 2022

Raritan Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.17M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Raritan Valley Community College grew 2.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.63M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Raritan Valley Community 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: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$32.8M

2023 Salaries

1.08%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Raritan Valley Community College paid a median of $32.8M in salaries, which represents 53.3% of their overall expenditure ($61.6M) and a 1.08% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.894% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

119

Number of Employees

In 2023, Raritan Valley Community College paid a total of $10.1M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

86 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College were Professor with 40 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 86 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees, and Management with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College was Female Professor with 26 employees, Male Associate professor with 16 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Raritan Valley Community College.

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