New River Community College

www.nr.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,620

2021 Average Net Price

$6,730

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.21%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,903

38% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.6%

230 Graduates

About

New River Community College is a higher education institution located in Pulaski County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at New River Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (306 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (57 degrees), and Industrial Electronics Technology (36 degrees).

In 2021, 772 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New River Community College. 53.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (671 degrees), 29.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New River Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New River Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,730.

In 2021, 38% of undergraduate students attending New River Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,620

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New River Community College was $4,620. The cost of tuition at New River Community College is $−3,348 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New River Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,730

2021 Value

0.178%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New River Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,730. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New River Community College grew by 0.178%.

This chart compares the average net price of New River Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,600

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New River Community College was of $4,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New River Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at New River Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New River Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New River Community College was 3.21%, which represents 12 out of the 374 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

New River Community College had a total enrollment of 3,903 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New River Community College is 1,482 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,421. This means that 38% of students enrolled at New River Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New River Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.8% White, 4.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.97% Black or African American, 3.92% Two or More Races, 3.05% Asian, and 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at New River Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.1%), followed by White Male (40.8%) and Two or More Races Female (2.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New River Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,903 students. The full-time enrollment at New River Community College is 1,482 and the part-time enrollment is 2,421. This means that 38% of students enrolled at New River Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New River Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New River Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), New River Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New River Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,153 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
174 enrolled students
Black or African American
155 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New River Community College is 80.8% White, 4.46% Hispanic or Latino, 3.97% Black or African American, 3.92% Two or More Races, 3.05% Asian, and 0.333% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 92 students (2.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 60 more women than men received degrees from New River Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New River Community College is white (671 degrees awarded). There were 29.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at New River Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (306 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (57 degrees) and Industrial Electronics Technology (36 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New River Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (79 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (37 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (355 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (97,801 people), Other managers (69,421 people), Construction managers (42,659 people), Software developers (35,069 people), and Education administrators (26,286 people).

The most specialized majors at New River Community College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (79 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (37 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (355 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at New River Community College are Engineering Technologies (79 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (37 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (355 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (186,376 people), Construction (108,869 people), Computer Systems Design (61,463 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (55,004 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,481 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New River Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
306 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
57 degrees awarded
Industrial Electronics Technology
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at New River Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 306 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at New River Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

356

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

416

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 356 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community College, which is 0.856 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (416).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New River Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.866 times less than the 164 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 164 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.15 times more than the 142 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from New River Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New River Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.87% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
671 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New River Community College is white (671 degrees awarded). There were 29.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

1.68% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
363 degrees awarded
White Male
308 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New River Community College is white female (363 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (308 degrees).

Operations

New River Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.5k (0.512%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, New River Community College had a total salary expenditure of 28.8M. New River Community College employs 18 Professors, 12 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at New River Community College are Female Professor (10), Male Professor (8), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New River Community College are: Management, with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 10 employees.

Endowment

$17.7M

2021 Endowment

15.3%

growth from 2020

New River Community College has an endowment valued at about $17.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New River Community College grew 15.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.4M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New River Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.6M

2021 Salaries

6.44%

growth from 2020

In 2021, New River Community College paid a median of $14.6M in salaries, which represents 50.7% of their overall expenditure ($28.8M) and a 6.44% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, New River Community College paid a total of $3.44M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New River Community College were Professor with 18 employees, Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New River Community College were Management with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New River Community College was Female Professor with 10 employees, Male Professor with 8 employees, and Male Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New River Community College.