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Riveroak Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Live Oak, Florida, Riveroak Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Riveroak Technical 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.

Riveroak Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational 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, Riveroak Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Riveroak Tech is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Riveroak Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Riveroak Tech are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other, Welding Technology/Welder, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Welding Technology/Welder

Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $3,514
Books and Supplies $1,373
Total Cost $4,887

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Riveroak Technical College received on average $3,026 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.

$3,026
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 145 76% $3,176 $460,520
Other Federal Grant 145 76% $3,176 $460,520
State Grant/Scholarships 10 5% $311 $3,110
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 10 5% $538 $5,377
Total Grant & Scholarships 155 82% $3,026 $469,007

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Riveroak Technical 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 Riveroak Technical College students is 75.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.7%.

75.0%

  • African American 80.0% 12 students
  • white 75.0% 12 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Riveroak Technical 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

Riveroak Technical 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
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes