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New River Community College, also known as NRCC, is a public, coeducational, two-year college community college located in the New River Valley, Dublin. The college was formed as New River Vocational-Technical School in 1958. After a few name and status changes it was given its present name in 1969. The college boasts an enrollment of over 4,300 part-time and full-time students each year. The college has a Division of Arts & Sciences and a Division of Business & Technologies. It also provides an opportunity of distance learning through online courses.
NRCC’s student body is active and impressive. The college possesses a prominent athletics department participating in several sports competitions and events. Their sports teams are known as the Knights and the Lady Knights. The Knights participate in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, cheerleading and other sports.
New River Community College is found in Dublin, VA. Dublin is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at New River Community College.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and therapy and counseling.
New River Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 4,586 in 2007 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084-1127
General Phone: (540) 674-3600
http://www.nr.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 119 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 72 | mental and social health services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 61 | business, MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 32 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial production tech, architectural engineering tech, industrial tech |
| Office And Administration | 27 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | security and protective services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | vehicle maintenance |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | special education |
Number of programs and degrees for New River Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 321 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 55 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 11 |
In 2007, New River Community College had a total enrollment of 4,586 students (2,698 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 94% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dublin, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,973 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
New River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 522300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 33 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $68,524 | 5 | $63,622 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $62,104 | 10 | $63,613 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $51,760 | 12 | $52,600 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $46,160 | 6 | $46,541 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $57,837 | 33 | $56,506 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets New River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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