Raritan Valley Community College

https://www.raritanval.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,032

2021 Average Net Price

$7,412

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.68%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

6,688

37% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.9%

318 Graduates

About

Raritan Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Somerset County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Raritan Valley Community College were General Business (232 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (210 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (169 degrees).

In 2021, 1,213 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Raritan Valley Community College. 53.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (622 degrees), 2.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (240 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $4,032, which is $−3,936 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $4,032, which is $−3,936 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,412.

In 2021, 33% of undergraduate students attending Raritan Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,032

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Raritan Valley Community College was $4,032. The cost of tuition at Raritan Valley Community College is $−3,936 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,412

2021 Value

26.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Raritan Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,412. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Raritan Valley Community College grew by 26.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Raritan Valley 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

$10,000

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Raritan Valley Community College was of $10,000 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 $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Raritan Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.13% with respect to 2020, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Raritan Valley 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.

2.68%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Raritan Valley Community College was 2.68%, which represents 12 out of the 447 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

Raritan Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 6,688 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College is 2,475 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,213. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Raritan Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.1% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.61% Asian, 2.33% Two or More Races, 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Raritan Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.4%), followed by White Female (20.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,688 students. The full-time enrollment at Raritan Valley Community College is 2,475 and the part-time enrollment is 4,213. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Raritan Valley 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 Raritan Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Raritan Valley Community College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Raritan Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,683 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,497 enrolled students
Black or African American
703 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Raritan Valley Community College is 40.1% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.61% Asian, 2.33% Two or More Races, 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.15% 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, 1,082 students (16.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 77 more women than men received degrees from Raritan Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Raritan Valley Community College is white (622 degrees awarded). There were 2.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (240 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Raritan Valley Community College is General Business (232 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (210 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (169 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Raritan Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (171 degrees awarded), Protective Services (70 degrees), and Construction (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Police officers (134,007 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (121,235 people), Other managers (107,642 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (52,085 people), and Registered nurses (43,989 people).

The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (171 degrees awarded), Protective Services (70 degrees), Construction (15 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (214 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 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 Raritan Valley Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (171 degrees awarded), Protective Services (70 degrees), Construction (15 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (214 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Raritan Valley Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (326,733 people), Elementary & secondary schools (248,286 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (133,198 people), Construction (123,225 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (96,766 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Business
232 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
210 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
169 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Raritan Valley Community College was General Business with 232 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

568

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

645

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 568 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College, which is 0.881 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (645).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College in General Business, which is 1.3 times more than the 101 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Raritan Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.21 times more than the 97 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 12% of students graduating from Raritan Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (47.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Raritan Valley Community College is Male and Asian (47.2% 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, 8.49% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
622 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
240 degrees awarded
Asian
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Raritan Valley Community College is white (622 degrees awarded). There were 2.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (240 degrees).

6.84% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
321 degrees awarded
White Male
301 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Raritan Valley Community College is white female (321 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (301 degrees).

Operations

Raritan Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.13M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.9k (1.14%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Raritan Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 65.4M. Raritan Valley Community College employs 38 Professors, 33 Associate professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at Raritan Valley Community College are Female Professor (23), Female Associate professor (18), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 86 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Endowment

$1.13M

2021 Endowment

1.04%

growth from 2020

Raritan Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.13M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Raritan Valley Community College grew 1.04% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.16M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Raritan Valley 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.5M

2021 Salaries

0.894%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Raritan Valley Community College paid a median of $30.5M in salaries, which represents 46.6% of their overall expenditure ($65.4M) and a 0.894% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$9.87M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2021, Raritan Valley Community College paid a total of $9.87M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% 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

38 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

86 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College were Professor with 38 employees, Associate professor with 33 employees, and Assistant professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 86 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Raritan Valley Community College was Female Professor with 23 employees, Female Associate professor with 18 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Raritan Valley Community College.