Raritan Valley Community College
About Raritan Valley Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Raritan Valley Community College teaches in Branchburg, in central New Jersey, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It keeps a planetarium and an observatory, and better than a fifth of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1965
Location
Branchburg, New Jersey
Students
5,416
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
30.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,664
Out-of-state: $7,584
Avg Net Price
$6,778
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$48,145
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
30.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.4%
Transfer Out
21%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$6.3K
Class Size
Large
The 30.9% graduation rate is below average, but 68.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,664
In-State
$7,584
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,832
After Financial Aid
$6,778
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,135
Receive Grants
26.3%
Take Loans
3.4%
Tuition is $5,664/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $6,778.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Raritan Valley Community College fund their education.
While in School
26.3%
Get Grants
Free money
3.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$27,419
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Raritan Valley Community College.
Gender
48.9%
Female
51%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,416
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
47.2%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
22.9%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (49% women, 51% men). 47.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
5,416
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Raritan Valley Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 104 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Basketball
Student Athletes
104
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
68% / 32%
71
Men
33
Women
4
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Raritan Valley Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$48,145
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$21K
166 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$38K
152 grads
1yr Earnings
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$56K
142 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$82K
77 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$42K
47 grads
4yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$45K
40 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $48K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.