New River Community and Technical College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,590

4.99% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$4,237

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,042

54.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

17.5%

37 Graduates

About

New River Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Raleigh County, WV. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at New River Community and Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 degrees awarded), Other Science Technologies (20 degrees), and Massage Therapy (16 degrees).

In 2021, 244 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at New River Community and Technical College. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (228 degrees), 22.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at New River Community and Technical College is $4,590, which is $−3,378 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at New River Community and Technical College is $4,590, which is $−3,378 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,237.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending New River Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,590

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at New River Community and Technical College was $4,590. The cost of tuition at New River Community and Technical College is $−3,378 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of New River Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,237

2021 Value

34.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 New River Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,237. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of New River Community and Technical College grew by 34.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of New River Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,300

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at New River Community and Technical College was of $4,300 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.38% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at New River Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at New River Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.28% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at New River Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at New River Community and Technical College was 6.1%, which represents 15 out of the 246 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

New River Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,042 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at New River Community and Technical College is 568 students and the part-time enrollment is 474. This means that 54.5% of students enrolled at New River Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at New River Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.9% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 2.11% Two or More Races, 1.15% Hispanic or Latino, 0.576% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.288% Asian.

Students enrolled at New River Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.6%), followed by White Male (33.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.87%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at New River Community and Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,042 students. The full-time enrollment at New River Community and Technical College is 568 and the part-time enrollment is 474. This means that 54.5% of students enrolled at New River Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at New River Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

48%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at New River Community and Technical College was 48%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), New River Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at New River Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
874 enrolled students
Black or African American
52 enrolled students
Two or More Races
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at New River Community and Technical College is 83.9% White, 4.99% Black or African American, 2.11% Two or More Races, 1.15% Hispanic or Latino, 0.576% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.288% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 72 more women than men received degrees from New River Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at New River Community and Technical College is white (228 degrees awarded). There were 22.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at New River Community and Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (40 degrees awarded), followed by Other Science Technologies (20 degrees) and Massage Therapy (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at New River Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (38,163 people), Construction managers (34,470 people), Other managers (19,895 people), Preschool & kindergarten teachers (16,929 people), and Education administrators (11,557 people).

The most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College in 2021 are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (16 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Science Technologies (20 degrees awarded), Precision Production (22 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (16 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at New River Community and Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (76,543 people), Construction (73,311 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (26,312 people), Child day care services (21,261 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (18,691 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by New River Community and Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
40 degree-majors awarded
Other Science Technologies
20 degree-majors awarded
Massage Therapy
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at New River Community and Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at New River Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

158

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community and Technical College, which is 0.544 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (158).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at New River Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community and Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 9.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at New River Community and Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 4.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% of students graduating from New River Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (21.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at New River Community and Technical College is Male and White (21.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
228 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at New River Community and Technical College is white (228 degrees awarded). There were 22.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
146 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at New River Community and Technical College is white female (146 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

Operations

New River Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.69M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.87k (0.255%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, New River Community and Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 13.5M. New River Community and Technical College employs 36 Instructors, 9 Assistant professors and 3 Professors. Most academics at New River Community and Technical College are Male Instructor (20), Female Instructor (16), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$2.69M

2021 Endowment

22.4%

growth from 2020

New River Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at about $2.69M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of New River Community and Technical College grew 22.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.6M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at New River Community and Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.84M

2021 Salaries

1.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, New River Community and Technical College paid a median of $6.84M in salaries, which represents 50.8% of their overall expenditure ($13.5M) and a 1.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.8M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, New River Community and Technical College paid a total of $2.8M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College were Instructor with 36 employees, Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Professor with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at New River Community and Technical College was Male Instructor with 20 employees, Female Instructor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at New River Community and Technical College.