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River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, LA·Public·1,828 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 1,828 students.

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Accept
1,828
Students
$9,774
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$34,800
Earnings
10 yr
$7,329
Debt

About This School

River Parishes Community College is a public institution located in Gonzales, Louisiana with approximately 1,828 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,774 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

River Parishes Community College (RPCC) is a public community college in Gonzales, Louisiana.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college career — at just $9,774 per year after aid and a median debt of only $7,329 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $34,800 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this school makes the most sense as a launching pad to a four-year transfer or a specific vocational credential rather than a standalone credential for high-earning careers.

Founded
1992
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing4%
Education1%
Computer Science0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,079
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,079
Avg Net Price
$9,774
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$7,329

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,329
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,329
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

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

White48%
Black43%
Hispanic/Latino6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,828 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

River Parishes Community College

925 West Edenborne Parkway

Gonzales, LA 70737

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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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