River Valley Community College

www.rivervalley.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,450

2023 Average Net Price

$15,909

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.154%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

674

15% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.4%

11 Graduates

About

River Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Sullivan County, NH. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at River Valley Community College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (53 degrees awarded), Massage Therapy (7 degrees), and General Health Services (3 degrees).

In 2023, 210 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at River Valley Community College. 78.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (181 degrees), 25.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at River Valley Community College is $6,450, which is $−1,803 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at River Valley Community College was 0.154%, corresponding to 1 out of the 650 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at River Valley Community College is $6,450, which is $1,803 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,909.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending River Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,450

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at River Valley Community College was $6,450. The cost of tuition at River Valley Community College is $−1,803 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$15,909

2023 Value

18.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 River Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,909. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of River Valley Community College grew by 18.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of River 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

$12,916

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at River Valley Community College was of $12,916 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.19% 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 decreased by 12.5% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at River Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.23% with respect to 2022, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at River 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.

0.154%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at River Valley Community College was 0.154%, which represents 1 out of the 650 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

River Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 674 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at River Valley Community College is 101 students and the part-time enrollment is 573. This means that 15% of students enrolled at River Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at River Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.7% White, 6.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.56% Two or More Races, 2.82% Black or African American, 1.78% Asian, and 0.445% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at River Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.3%), followed by White Male (31.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.79%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at River Valley Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 674 students. The full-time enrollment at River Valley Community College is 101 and the part-time enrollment is 573. This means that 15% of students enrolled at River 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 River Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 River Valley Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), River Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
537 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students
Two or More Races
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at River Valley Community College is 79.7% White, 6.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.56% Two or More Races, 2.82% Black or African American, 1.78% Asian, and 0.445% 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, 118 more women than men received degrees from River Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at River Valley Community College is white (181 degrees awarded). There were 25.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at River Valley Community College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (53 degrees awarded), followed by Massage Therapy (7 degrees) and General Health Services (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at River Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (155 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), and Education (14 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 River Valley Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,708,443 people), Registered nurses (1,590,969 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,448 people), Other managers (945,359 people), and Software developers (747,688 people).

The most specialized majors at River Valley Community College in 2023 are Health (155 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Education (14 degrees), Business (17 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (9 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 River Valley Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at River Valley Community College are Health (155 degrees awarded), Precision Production (9 degrees), Education (14 degrees), Business (17 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (9 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 River Valley Community College 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 River Valley Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
38 degrees awarded
Radiographer
13 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at River Valley Community College was Registered Nursing with 38 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

164

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at River Valley Community College, which is 0.28 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (164).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 9 degrees were awarded to men at River Valley Community College in Machine Shop Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded to men at River Valley Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 6.57 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from River Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at River Valley Community College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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
181 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
Black or African American
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at River Valley Community College is white (181 degrees awarded). There were 25.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

3.33% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
141 degrees awarded
White Male
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at River Valley Community College is white female (141 degrees awarded). There were 3.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (40 degrees).

Operations

River Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $406k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 377k (92.8%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, River Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 11.9M. River Valley Community College employs 13 Professors, 8 Associate professors and 7 Assistant professors. Most academics at River Valley Community College are Female Professor (11), Female Associate professor (7), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at River Valley Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Endowment

$406k

2023 Endowment

9.63%

growth from 2022

River Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $406k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of River Valley Community College grew 9.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.39M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at River 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 Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$157k - Federal
$746k - State
$9.45k - Local

As of 2023, River Valley Community College received $157k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $746k from state grants and contracts, and $9.45k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$5.45M

2023 Salaries

0.229%

decline from 2022

In 2023, River Valley Community College paid a median of $5.45M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($11.9M) and a 0.229% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.7% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.91M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, River Valley Community College paid a total of $1.91M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% 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

13 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at River Valley Community College were Professor with 13 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Assistant professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at River Valley Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at River Valley Community College was Female Professor with 11 employees, Female Associate professor with 7 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

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

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