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River Valley Community College

Claremont, NH·Public·610 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state New Hampshire residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 610 students.

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610
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$20,455
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Earnings
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$10,000
Debt

About This School

River Valley Community College is a public institution located in Claremont, New Hampshire with approximately 610 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $20,455 per year.

River Valley Community College (RVCC) is a public community college with campuses in Claremont, Keene, and Lebanon, New Hampshire. It is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The college offers over 35 degree and certificate programs.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, flexible path through higher education in New Hampshire — with three campuses (Claremont, Keene, and Lebanon) and over 35 programs, it covers solid ground for career training or transfer prep. The median debt at graduation is a reasonable $10,000, which is well below the national average and suggests students aren't overextending financially. The $20,455 annual net price is moderate for a community college, so it's worth filling out the FAFSA carefully to see if you can bring that figure down further.

Founded
1968
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions74%
Business & Marketing8%
Education7%
Computer Science2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,190
Avg Net Price
$20,455
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduation$10,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

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

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

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%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (610 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

River Valley Community College

1 College Place

Claremont, NH 03743-9707

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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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