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New River Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 28 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Dublin, Virginia, New River Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of New River Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New River Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at New River Community College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at New River Community College is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at New River Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,697

Cost of attendance at New River Community College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,699

Cost of attendance at New River Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at New River Community College received on average $5,028 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,028
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 195 45% $4,283 $835,096
Other Federal Grant 196 45% $4,611 $903,800
State Grant/Scholarships 155 35% $1,416 $219,425
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 41 9% $1,548 $63,449
Total Grant & Scholarships 236 54% $5,028 $1,186,674

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New River Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New River Community College students is 41.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.1%.

41.6%

  • asian 57.1% 4 students
  • African American 13.0% 3 students
  • white 42.6% 200 students
  • unknown 33.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 35.3% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 57.9% 11 students

Service Offerings

New River Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New River Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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