School Highlights
River Valley Community College serves 677 students (14% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 677 students
- In-state tuition: $6,855
- Out-state tuition: $15,015
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
River Valley Community College
(NH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
50 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of River Valley Community College has declined by 62% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The River Valley Community College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
677 students
1,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
97 students
299 students
# Part-Time Students
580 students
785 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
635 students
166 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
97 students
299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
580 students
785 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
74%
70%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
35%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,855 is less than the state average of $6,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,015 is less than the state average of $15,095. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,855
$6,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,015
$15,095
Tuition Notes
$6,940 per year for full-time students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,464
$14,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,196
$7,196
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does River Valley Community College cost?
River Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $6,855 for In-State students and $15,015 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to River Valley Community College is Landmark College (26.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Landmark College
Private not-for-profit
19 River Rd South
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6700
26.9 miles
Enrollment: 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 49% Private-state tuition: $50,080 Minority enrollment: 26%
Vermont State University
Public
124 Admin Drive
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 224-3000
Randolph, VT 05061
(802) 224-3000
40.9 miles
Enrollment: 5,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 82% In-state tuition: $12,860 Out-state tuition: $23,708 Minority enrollment: 19%
31 College Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-6484
42.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,960 Out-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 28%
379 Belmont Road
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3207
45.2 miles
Enrollment: 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 In-state tuition: $6,642 Out-state tuition: $14,802 Minority enrollment: 24%
Manchester Community College
Public
1066 Front St
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8000
50.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $6,848 Out-state tuition: $15,008 Minority enrollment: 33%
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