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$4,835Tuition
1,917Students
44%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,025Earnings
#22 in VirginiaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,835
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,837
Average Net Price
$6,031
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,000
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$95/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
42.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $4,844
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,329
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,776
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,013
$110,001+ $11,685

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Cost Overview

Students at New River Community College pay an average of $6,031 per year after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,844 annually, while those making over $110,000 pay $11,685. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $9,700 to $23,400 depending on family income. The school serves a working-class population in rural Virginia's New River Valley.

Graduates carry a manageable $9,000 in debt, translating to $95 monthly payments. With median earnings of $40,025 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent less than 3% of typical income. Only 3.22% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or rely on family support. The 42% loan repayment rate reflects the economic challenges facing the region's coal and manufacturing communities.

Lower-income families get the strongest value here, paying under $5,000 annually for career training in fields like nursing, welding, and business.

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