River Parishes Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
River Parishes Community College is a public community college in Gonzales, Louisiana, enrolling about 1,880 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,756 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,079. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.6%) and Black or African American (42.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,079
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,756 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,880 63.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.57%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 22.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,497
- Room & Board: $11,802 annual estimate
River Parishes Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about River Parishes Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is River Parishes Community College?
River Parishes Community College is located in Gonzales, LA (ZIP 70737).
Is River Parishes Community College public or private?
River Parishes Community College is a Public institution.
How much does River Parishes Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,079.
Average net price after aid: $10,756.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,922 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,548 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,534 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,977 |
| $110,001+ | $15,779 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,316.
How big is River Parishes Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,880 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,497 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at River Parishes Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.57%.
First-year retention: 50.4%.
What do graduates of River Parishes Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,205 six years after entry; $37,848 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
40.81% of students receive Pell grants.
What is River Parishes Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other (412 completions)
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician (241 completions)
- General Studies (186 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (137 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (134 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (60 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (44 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (42 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (30 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is River Parishes Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.57%; median earnings $37,848 at 10 years; net price $10,756. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,079
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at River Parishes Community College was $4,079.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,756
2024 Value
In 2024 River Parishes Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,756.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,024 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,756 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,316 4-Year Tuition
$11,802 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,353 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,234 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,936 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for River Parishes Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.14% 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 River Parishes 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 River Parishes 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 | $3,232 | $6,915 | $7,699 |
| 2014 | $3,556 | $7,284 | $6,832 |
| 2015 | $3,911 | $7,956 | $7,553 |
| 2016 | $4,079 | $8,123 | $7,979 |
| 2017 | $4,079 | $8,123 | $8,393 |
| 2018 | $4,079 | $8,123 | $9,322 |
| 2019 | $4,079 | $8,123 | $9,418 |
| 2020 | $4,079 | $4,079 | $8,701 |
| 2021 | $4,079 | $4,079 | $7,304 |
| 2022 | $4,079 | $4,079 | $7,994 |
| 2023 | $4,079 | $4,079 | $9,774 |
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
River Parishes Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,880 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.6%), Black or African American (42.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). About 40.81% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at River Parishes Community College in 2024 is 1,880 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,497 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.4%
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 46.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
17.61% 100% Completion Time
29.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 17.61% of students graduating from River Parishes Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other: 83% male / 17% female
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% female
- General Studies: 37% male / 63% 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 River Parishes Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$37,848 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
779.70% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for River Parishes Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 17 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other: 412 completions
2. Instrumentation Technology/Technician: 241 completions
3. General Studies: 186 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 137 completions
5. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 134 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 60 completions
7. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 44 completions
8. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 42 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 30 completions
Most popular programs at River Parishes Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for River Parishes Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for River Parishes Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,103
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,196
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
River Parishes Community College is a public institution located in Gonzales, LA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, General Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,880 students. Student body composition includes White (46.6%), Black or African American (42.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.57%. Approximately 40.81% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Gonzales, LA 70737
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.57% graduation rate at River Parishes Community 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is River Parishes Community College located?
River Parishes Community College is located in Gonzales, LA.
How much does River Parishes Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,079 and average net price is $10,756 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,802 annually.
What is the student body demographics at River Parishes Community College?
River Parishes Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,497 students, White (46.6%), Black or African American (42.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend River Parishes Community College?
About 46.2% of students at River Parishes Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of River Parishes Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,205 six years after entry and $37,848 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at River Parishes Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do River Parishes Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is River Parishes Community College public or private?
River Parishes Community College is a public institution located in Gonzales, LA.
Is River Parishes Community College an HBCU?
No. River Parishes Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is River Parishes Community College a tribal college?
No. River Parishes Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is River Parishes Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, River Parishes Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.9%).
Is River Parishes Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for River Parishes 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
- Louisiana college costs
- Louisiana colleges by ROI
- Louisiana trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Louisiana
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.