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Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, NJ·Public·5,272 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New Jersey residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,272 students.

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5,272
Students
$6,613
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$45,000
Earnings
10 yr
$6,000
Debt

About This School

Raritan Valley Community College is a public institution located in Branchburg, New Jersey with approximately 5,272 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,613 per year. Typical graduates earn $45,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is a public community college in Branchburg, New Jersey. RVCC offers Associate degree programs leading to an Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Fine Art (A.F.A), or an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), as well as certificate programs and continuing education courses.

This is a strong option for students looking to keep costs low — at just $6,613/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,000 at graduation, it's one of the more financially sensible paths into higher education in New Jersey. The $45,000 median earnings at the 10-year mark are modest but reasonable for a community college, especially if you're planning to transfer to a four-year school and boost that number later. Worth considering if cost control is a priority, but students with four-year career goals should have a clear transfer plan from day one.

Founded
1965
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Health Professions18%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Engineering3%
Education3%
Computer Science3%
Communications1%
English0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,520
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,440
Avg Net Price
$6,613
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$6,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$34,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.5x

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

White40%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino31%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,272 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Raritan Valley Community College

118 Lamington Road

Branchburg, NJ 08876

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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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