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Raritan Valley Community College, also referred to as RVCC, is a coeducational, public, community college located in Branchburg, New Jersey, United States. It was founded in 1965 as Somerset County College. In 1987, it received its current moniker, becoming the county college for both Hunterdon and Somerset Counties. It was the first community college in New Jersey sponsored by two different counties.
Raritan Valley Community College is organized into the following academic departments:
The college's sports teams are called the Lions. The official mascot is a lion. RVCC students participate in baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, and a variety of intramural and club sports.
Raritan Valley Community College is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in North Branch, NJ. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Raritan Valley Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include fine arts and business and management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Raritan Valley Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Raritan Valley Community College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 6,629 students (4,799 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Raritan Valley Community College
128 Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
General Phone: (908) 526-1200
http://www.raritanval.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 217 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, English |
| Business and Management | 145 | business, business management, accounting technology, MIS, accounting and related services, marketing, international business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 68 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, teaching assistants |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice |
| Law | 30 | legal assistant |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | information technology, computer networking, computer support, web design, computer product certification |
| Construction Trades | 11 | lineworker |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | opticianry, respiratory care tech, medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical records tech |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | HVAC tech, automotive tech, construction engineering tech |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration |
| Design | 4 | design and applied arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | theatre design, dance, drama |
| Science | 3 | biotechnology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for Raritan Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 617 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Raritan Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 6,629 students (4,799 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Somerville, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,910 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Raritan Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 773100)
Raritan Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $86,236 | 12 | $86,908 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $78,464 | 9 | $69,222 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $61,203 | 26 | $56,664 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $52,997 | 22 | $52,555 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $65,977 | 69 | $62,252 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Raritan Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | 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 Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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