New River Community and Technical College
New River Community and Technical College is a public community college in Beaver, West Virginia, enrolling about 770 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,156 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,599 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 770 74.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.98%
New River Community and Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about New River Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New River Community and Technical College?
New River Community and Technical College is located in Beaver, WV (ZIP 25813-8987).
Is New River Community and Technical College public or private?
New River Community and Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does New River Community and Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $5,156 in-state, $9,646 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,599.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,657 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,804 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,989 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,891 |
| $110,001+ | $2,187 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,624.
How big is New River Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment: 770 students.
About 74% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New River Community and Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.98%.
First-year retention: 59.8%.
What do graduates of New River Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $28,278 six years after entry; $29,073 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,250.
38.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New River Community and Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (277 completions)
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services (29 completions)
- CIP 240102 (24 completions)
- Medical Assistant (21 completions)
- CIP 520201 (21 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (15 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (15 completions)
- CIP 510714 (15 completions)
- CIP 510904 (14 completions)
- CIP 460303 (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New River Community and Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.98%; median earnings $29,073 at 10 years; net price $3,599. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,156
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New River Community and Technical College was $5,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,599
2024 Value
In 2024 New River Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,599.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,396 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,599 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,584 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 and Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.65% 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 and Technical 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 and Technical 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 | $3,460 | $7,672 | $7,036 |
| 2014 | $3,564 | $4,794 | $4,592 |
| 2015 | $3,706 | $4,834 | $6,629 |
| 2016 | $3,966 | $4,834 | $6,307 |
| 2017 | $3,966 | $4,834 | $6,776 |
| 2018 | $4,286 | $6,900 | $8,160 |
| 2019 | $4,372 | $6,900 | $6,805 |
| 2020 | $4,372 | $6,900 | $3,668 |
| 2021 | $4,590 | $7,246 | $4,152 |
| 2022 | $4,820 | $7,608 | $1,402 |
| 2023 | $5,158 | $8,140 | $3,494 |
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
74.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New River Community and Technical College in 2024 is 770 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.8%
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
21.16% 100% Completion Time
35.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.16% of students graduating from New River Community and Technical 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 and Technical College.
Return on Investment
$7,250 Median Student Debt
$29,073 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1919.52% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New River Community and Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services: 29 completions
CIP 24.0102: 24 completions
Medical Assistant: 21 completions
CIP 52.0201: 21 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 15 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 15 completions
CIP 51.0714: 15 completions
CIP 51.0904: 14 completions
CIP 46.0303: 13 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 277 completions
Most popular programs at New River Community and Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New River Community and Technical College graduates.
About
New River Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Beaver, WV, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 770 students. The institution maintains a 35.98% graduation rate. Approximately 38.99% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Beaver, WV 25813-8987
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.98% graduation rate at New River Community and Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does New River Community and Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,156 and average net price is $3,599 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of New River Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $28,278 six years after entry and $29,073 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New River Community and Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New River Community and Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,250.
How big is New River Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 770 students in the latest reporting year.
Is New River Community and Technical College public or private?
New River Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Beaver, WV.
Is New River Community and Technical College an HBCU?
No. New River Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New River Community and Technical College a tribal college?
No. New River Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New River Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, New River Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.1%).
Is New River Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New River Community and Technical 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.