Rappahannock Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Rappahannock Community College is a public community college in Glenns, Virginia, enrolling about 1,367 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,343 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,102. Student demographics in federal data include White (57.7%) and Black or African American (25.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,102
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,343 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,367 24.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.27%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 23.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,698
- Room & Board: $9,000 annual estimate
Rappahannock Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Rappahannock Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Rappahannock Community College?
Rappahannock Community College is located in Glenns, VA (ZIP 23149-2616).
Is Rappahannock Community College public or private?
Rappahannock Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Rappahannock Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,102 in-state, $11,540 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,343.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,915 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,568 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,630 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,760 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,408.
How big is Rappahannock Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,367 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,698 students.
About 24% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Rappahannock Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.27%.
First-year retention: 65.0%.
What do graduates of Rappahannock Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,145 six years after entry; $36,121 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
24.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Rappahannock Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (215 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (200 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (132 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (106 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (34 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (27 completions)
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (26 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (15 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Rappahannock Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.27%; median earnings $36,121 at 10 years; net price $4,343. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,102
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Rappahannock Community College was $5,102.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,343
2024 Value
In 2024 Rappahannock Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,343.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,343 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,408 4-Year In-State Tuition
$46,160 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,572 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$62,288 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Rappahannock Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Rappahannock Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Rappahannock 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 | $3,245 | $7,915 | $4,507 |
| 2014 | $3,401 | $8,071 | $4,678 |
| 2015 | $4,460 | $10,298 | $5,507 |
| 2016 | $4,588 | $10,486 | $6,532 |
| 2017 | $4,708 | $10,636 | $6,188 |
| 2018 | $4,820 | $10,748 | $7,023 |
| 2019 | $4,820 | $10,823 | $7,204 |
| 2020 | $4,820 | $10,823 | $5,921 |
| 2021 | $4,820 | $10,823 | $6,158 |
| 2022 | $4,820 | $10,823 | $6,344 |
| 2023 | $4,958 | $10,961 | $5,310 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics
Rappahannock Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,367 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.7%), Black or African American (25.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). About 24.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
24.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Rappahannock Community College in 2024 is 1,367 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,698 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.0%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.68% 100% Completion Time
45.27% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.68% of students graduating from Rappahannock Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 38% male / 62% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Rappahannock Community College.
Return on Investment
$36,121 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1979.27% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Rappahannock Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 215 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 200 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 132 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 106 completions
5. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 34 completions
6. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 27 completions
7. Culinary Arts and Related Services: 26 completions
8. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 23 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Rappahannock Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Rappahannock Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Rappahannock Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 23.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,283
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,255
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Rappahannock Community College is a public institution located in Glenns, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 1,367 students. Student body composition includes White (57.7%), Black or African American (25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.27%. Approximately 24.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Glenns, VA 23149-2616
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Rappahannock 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rappahannock Community College located?
Rappahannock Community College is located in Glenns, VA.
How much does Rappahannock Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,102 and average net price is $4,343 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Rappahannock Community College?
Rappahannock Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,698 students, White (57.7%), Black or African American (25.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Rappahannock Community College?
About 50.8% of students at Rappahannock Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Rappahannock Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,145 six years after entry and $36,121 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Rappahannock Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Rappahannock Community College public or private?
Rappahannock Community College is a public institution located in Glenns, VA.
Is Rappahannock Community College an HBCU?
No. Rappahannock Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Rappahannock Community College a tribal college?
No. Rappahannock Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Rappahannock Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Rappahannock Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.2%).
Is Rappahannock Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Rappahannock 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
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
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.