Rappahannock Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	32%

Located in Glenns, Virginia, Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock 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.

Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock Community College is reported to be 32%, 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 student retention rate of 65% at Rappahannock Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,820

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,823

Cost of attendance at Rappahannock 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, 68 of freshman students at Rappahannock Community College received on average $4,960 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.

$4,960

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	61	49%	$4,447	$271,248
Other Federal Grant	62	50%	$4,538	$281,340
State Grant/Scholarships	34	27%	$1,609	$54,715
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	46	37%	$1,752	$80,571
Total Grant & Scholarships	84	68%	$4,960	$416,626

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock Community College students is 32.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.1%.

32.3%

African American 10.0% 3 students
white 36.2% 47 students
unknown 100.0% 3 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students
Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Service Offerings

Rappahannock Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Rappahannock 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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