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New River Community College

Dublin, VA·Public·1,917 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,917 students.

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Accept
1,917
Students
$6,031
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$35,700
Earnings
10 yr
$5,998
Debt

About This School

New River Community College is a public institution located in Dublin, Virginia with approximately 1,917 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,031 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

New River Community College (NRCC) is a public community college in Dublin, Virginia, in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia. It is one of the 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System. NRCC's service region covers the counties of Montgomery, Floyd, Pulaski and Giles and the city of Radford.

This is a strong option for students in southwestern Virginia looking to minimize debt, with an average net price of just $6,031/year and median graduation debt of only $5,998 — among the lowest you'll find anywhere. The trade-off is that median earnings 10 years out sit at $35,700, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted vocational credential rather than a standalone career launcher.

Founded
1959
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions13%
Business & Marketing8%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,835
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,837
Avg Net Price
$6,031
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$5,998

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,998
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,998
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White80%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,917 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

New River Community College

5251 College Drive

Dublin, VA 24084-3660

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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