New River Community College
New River Community College is a public community college in Dublin, Virginia, enrolling about 1,965 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,979 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,979
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,279 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,965 55.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.89%
New River Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about New River Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New River Community College?
New River Community College is located in Dublin, VA (ZIP 24084-3660).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is New River Community College public or private?
New River Community College is a Public institution.
How much does New River Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,979 in-state, $11,417 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,279.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,883 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,363 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,993 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,931 |
| $110,001+ | $12,263 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,916.
How big is New River Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,965 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New River Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.89%.
First-year retention: 67.5%.
What do graduates of New River Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,910 six years after entry; $40,025 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
22.76% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New River Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,043 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (273 completions)
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management (115 completions)
- CIP 520299 (61 completions)
- CIP 470105 (55 completions)
- CIP 460302 (49 completions)
- Welding Technology (48 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (43 completions)
- CIP 240199 (42 completions)
- CIP 510707 (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New River Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.89%; median earnings $40,025 at 10 years; net price $6,279. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,979
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New River Community College was $4,979.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,279
2024 Value
In 2024 New River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,279.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,116 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,279 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,916 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,668 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for New River Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at New River Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for New River Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,169 | $7,840 | $5,787 |
| 2014 | $3,325 | $7,995 | $6,268 |
| 2015 | $4,352 | $10,190 | $6,645 |
| 2016 | $4,464 | $10,362 | $7,344 |
| 2017 | $4,585 | $10,513 | $6,807 |
| 2018 | $4,697 | $10,625 | $6,928 |
| 2019 | $4,697 | $10,699 | $6,638 |
| 2020 | $4,697 | $10,699 | $6,475 |
| 2021 | $4,697 | $10,699 | $6,346 |
| 2022 | $4,697 | $10,699 | $7,717 |
| 2023 | $4,835 | $10,837 | $6,031 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New River Community College in 2024 is 1,965 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.64% 100% Completion Time
49.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.64% of students graduating from New River Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New River Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$40,025 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1493.61% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New River Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 273 completions
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management: 115 completions
CIP 52.0299: 61 completions
CIP 47.0105: 55 completions
CIP 46.0302: 49 completions
Welding Technology: 48 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 43 completions
CIP 24.0199: 42 completions
CIP 51.0707: 39 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,043 completions
Most popular programs at New River Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New River Community College graduates.
About
New River Community College is a public institution located in Dublin, VA, offering 31 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,965 students. The institution maintains a 49.89% graduation rate. Approximately 22.76% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Dublin, VA 24084-3660
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
New River Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does New River Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,979 and average net price is $6,279 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of New River Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,910 six years after entry and $40,025 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New River Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New River Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
How big is New River Community College?
Total enrollment is about 1,965 students in the latest reporting year.
Is New River Community College public or private?
New River Community College is a public institution located in Dublin, VA.
Is New River Community College an HBCU?
No. New River Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New River Community College a tribal college?
No. New River Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New River Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, New River Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.3%).
Is New River Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New River Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.