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IPEDS ID: 186645
OPE ID: 00773100
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Raritan Valley Community College
128 Lamington Road, North Branch, New Jersey 08876
General information:  (908) 526-1200
Website:  www.raritanval.edu
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus setting:  Rural: Fringe
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  7,110 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  21 to 1
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open-close General Information
Apply Onlinewww.raritanval.edu/admissions
Mission Statement
  www.raritanval.edu/info/MissionandPolicies/mission.html
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
4%
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-district$3,610$3,490$3,370
In-state$3,910$3,490$3,370
Out-of-state$3,910$3,490$3,370
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$3,500$3,600$3,700
Other$2,200$2,200$2,300
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,200$2,200$2,300
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-district
Off Campus$10,510$10,490$10,570
Off Campus with Family$7,010$6,890$6,870
In-state
Off Campus$10,810$10,490$10,570
Off Campus with Family$7,310$6,890$6,870
Out-of-state
Off Campus$10,810$10,490$10,570
Off Campus with Family$7,310$6,890$6,870
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$3,281,396
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant927
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 33% Did not receive aid: 67%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 27% Federal: 22% Pell: 22% Other Federal: 7% State/Local: 19% Institutional: 3%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $3,931 Federal: $3,015 Pell: $2,835 Other Federal: $679 State/Local: $1,852 Institutional: $460
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 9% Federal: 8% (*) Non-federal: 1%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $3,141 Federal: $3,029
  • (*) Average amounts are withheld to preserve the confidentiality of individuals.
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Fall 2008
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)7,110
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment487
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 48% Part-time: 52%Student Gender: Male: 45% Female: 55%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 6% Black or African American: 7% Hispanic/Latino: 10% White: 63% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 9% Non-resident alien: 4%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 64% 25 and over: 33% Age unknown: 2%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 100% Out-of-state: 0% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $25
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 66% Part-time students: 47%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 44 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 17% Transfer-out rate: 21%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 15% Female: 19%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 12% Black or African American: 0% Hispanic/Latino: 10% White: 20% Race/ethnicity unknown: 18% (!)Non-resident alien: 10%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2004, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2004, by Time to Completion Within
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgram<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biotechnology--3
Category total--3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting and Related Services, Other-8-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping--16
Business Administration and Management, General--23
Business/Commerce, General--78
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other-4-
International Business/Trade/Commerce3--
Management Information Systems, General--10
Marketing/Marketing Management, General--7
Category total312134
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other-2-
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification-1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications-3-
Information Technology--6
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design-1-
Category total-76
Construction trades
Lineworker--11
Category total--11
Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching-166
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other1--
Category total1166
Engineering technologies/technicians
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician--1
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician--1
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician--3
Category total--5
Engineering
Engineering Science--9
Category total--9
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General--4
Category total--4
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician-6-
Medical/Clinical Assistant--1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)--78
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician--5
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist--1
Category total-685
Legal professions and studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal19-11
Category total19-11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies--166
Category total--166
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--47
Category total--47
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education, General-3-
Category total-3-
Security and protective services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other2--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration--30
Criminal Justice/Police Science--9
Category total2-39
Visual and performing arts
Dance, General--1
Design and Applied Arts, Other--4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General--1
Fine/Studio Arts, General--23
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology--2
Category total--31
Grand total2529617
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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NJCAA Division III MenWomen
Baseball12–
Basketball11–
Golf6–
Soccer14–
Softball–11
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1972 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs6/1/1972 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible000
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary201
Motor vehicle theft201
Arson000
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$2,101
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$2,454
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate10.3%7.3%11.4%
Number in default292132
Number in repayment281285280
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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