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River Valley Community College was established in 1968 as the New Hampshire Community Technical College at Claremont. Its main campus is located in Claremont, New Hampshire. River Valley Community College also operates the Keene Academic Center in Keene, New Hampshire. More than 1,000 students enroll in the college every year.
River Valley Community College offers more than 15 Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs. Diploma and certificate programs are also offered, along with non-credit courses, continuing education programs, and online courses.
Students can participate in intercollegiate athletics like basketball, cross country, golf, tennis, swimming, skiing, soccer, and track. The college also supports a number of student organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Senate.
River Valley Community College is in Claremont, NH. Claremont is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. River Valley Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at River Valley Community College include nursing and emergency medicine, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 955 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at River Valley Community College are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
River Valley Community College
One College Drive
Claremont, NH 03743-9707
General Phone: (603) 542-7744
http://www.rivervalley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 37 | respiratory care tech, phlebotomy, medical lab tech, medical assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Business and Management | 11 | accounting, accounting technology, MIS |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | early childhood education, education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant, recreational therapy |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer science, computer networking |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for River Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 121 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 107 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, River Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 955 students (484 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 23% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 88% |
| Vermont | 10% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Claremont, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,016 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
River Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 756000)
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $63,283 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $61,982 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 13 | $53,189 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $44,153 | 4 | $48,260 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $45,189 | 17 | $52,029 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets River Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (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 Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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