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River Valley Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Claremont, New Hampshire, River Valley 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 River Valley 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.

River Valley Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, River Valley Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at River Valley Community College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Hampshire state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 69% at River Valley Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,940

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

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

New Hampshire's average $14,334
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,190

Cost of attendance at River Valley 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.

New Hampshire's average $25,926
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at River Valley Community College received on average $5,311 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.

$5,311
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 43% $5,570 $83,549
Other Federal Grant 17 49% $6,221 $105,751
State Grant/Scholarships 16 46% $1,809 $28,942
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 57% $701 $14,011
Total Grant & Scholarships 28 80% $5,311 $148,704

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of River Valley 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 River Valley Community College students is 28.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.3%.

28.6%

  • white 29.4% 10 students

Service Offerings

River Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

River Valley 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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