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Raritan Valley Community College

#235 in Best Community Colleges in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 2 Year
  • Branchburg, NJ
  • 577 reviews
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    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      C
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Safety
      A-
    5. Student Life
      B-
    6. Location
      B
    About Raritan Valley Community College...
    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    —
    Address
    118 Lamington Road
    Branchburg, NJ 08876
    Website
    raritanval.edu
    From Raritan Valley Community College

    Ready to change your life? Your moment is now. Raritan Valley Community College is more than just a place of higher learning, it's a place of opportunity. It's a place where you can discover your full potential and map out a blueprint for success. RVCC is a surprising place where perceptions are shattered and expectations are exceeded. It's a stepping stone to even greater times ahead.
    Come visit us and see our vibrant campus with over 50 clubs and 9 athletic teams. Discover why RVCC has been nationally recognized for its innovative learning, commitment to sustainability, diversity initiatives and service to the community. Explore our 90 degree and certificate program options and our Honors College. Learn about our alumni who have continued their studies after RVCC at some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in New Jersey, across the country and even abroad. Sign up now for a campus visit or Open House.

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    Raritan Valley Community College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Neither required nor recommended
    Accepts Common App
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $6,378/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,965/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    45%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    71%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.63 responses
    61%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.49 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.48 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      411 Graduates
    • Business
      189 Graduates
    • Nursing
      90 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      79 Graduates
    • Kindergarten and Preschool Education
      76 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      38 Graduates
    • Health Service Preparatory Studies
      35 Graduates
    • Engineering Science
      34 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      29 Graduates
    • Paralegal
      26 Graduates

      Students

      Full-Time Enrollment
      3,371Undergrads
      Part-Time Undergrads
      4,708
      Undergrads Over 25
      9%
      Pell Grant
      33%
      Varsity Athletes
      3%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $37,700/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      31%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      90%
      National
      83%

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      Raritan Valley Community College Reviews

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      I really like RVCC because it allowed me to have an easier transition to college. Many of the professors are kind and caring, and they really value my education. I feel really comfortable to be there! I am apart of the Honors College, which has been a wonderful experience. We go on trips as a group, and it helped me to get to know people and make friends! I appreciate that it is close knit and everyone is caring towards others. RVCC encourages its students to get involved, and join clubs, which as a two year institute, is a bit hard to do. So they offer a college hour two days a week where for an hour and twenty minutes, no classes are offered and it dedicated to clubs and events happening on campus. I got involved with the Dance Club which has been so much fun! I am in charge of emails to other groups and I get in interact with people in free dance classes hosted by other students and guest teachers.
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      Raritan Valley Community College is a great choice for anyone looking to further their education. I started there because I wasn't sure what field of study I wanted to pursue, and ended up deciding on Nursing. They have a fantastic nursing program that I am currently enrolled in that allows you to obtain your RN and start a career. All the professors I have had so far are very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. The campus is clean and offers many various resources. Additionally, there are many great sports, clubs and honors societies to get involved in. They offer many classes that any 4 year college would, making this a great school to go to in order to obtain a higher education for a fraction of the cost of a 4 year college. For a community college, RVCC has truly come a long way and now offers many great opportunities; there is something there for everyone!
      Raritan Valley is a wonderful choice to begin your college education. The classes cater to a wide variety of majors. The professors are all top notch and often teach at well-known universities - thus giving you a quality education for a fraction of the cost of a major institution.

      The college maintains a quality security staff that works closely with local law enforcement, making the campus a very safe place. The long-time head of security also happens to be a local emergency manager, professor at the college and former law enforcement.

      Raritan Valley is one of the first community colleges in the country to consider housing for students. This is beneficial to both low income and working students by reducing commute times, decreasing the necessity of a vehicle and offering a better means of independent living.

      The campus is very environmentally conscious, offering recycling opportunities and utilizes extensive solar technology to fuel the electricity needs of the facility.