New River Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. It was established in the year 2003, by the West Virginia Legislature. The college offers associate’s degree programs in diverse areas of study. The college also operates 5 other campuses located in Bluefield, Beaver, Beckley, Lewisburg and Summersville. The student body in New River Community and Technical College reflects an ethnic mix.
New River Community and Technical College has an active student life. The campus hosts several student run clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The college offers a wide variety of financial aid to students in need.
New River is found in Beckley, WV. Beckley is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at New River.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, security and law enforcement, and science and laboratory technician.
New River accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,232 in 2007-2008 at New River.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"NRCTC provides comprehensive, affordable, high quality post-secondary education, work-force training programs, & services that are geographically or electronically accessible & that meet individual, business, & community needs of the diverse population in the College's region of responsibility."
More complete details are provided below.
New River Community And Technical College
221 George Street, Suite 2
Beckley, WV 25801
General Phone: (304) 929-5472
http://www.newriver.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 55 | science tech |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business and Management | 31 | business |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 22 | corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Office and Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | medical assistant, medical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Media | 4 | communications tech courses |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | aquaculture |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for New River in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 162 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, New River had a total enrollment of 2,232 students (1,531 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Beckley, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,748 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
New River participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3960300)
New River has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $55,046 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $57,670 | 3 | $50,602 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $47,577 | 3 | $43,893 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $39,263 | 3 | $40,622 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $38,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $47,679 | 15 | $44,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New River Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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