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New River Community College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Fringe | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

34:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

New River Community College

5251 College Drive, Dublin, Virginia 24084

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Phone

(540) 674-3600

Website
www.nr.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of the Virginia Community College System is to provide comprehensive higher-education and work force-training programs and services of superior quality that are financially and geographically accessible and that meet individual, business and community needs of the Commonwealth.

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Mission Statement

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The mission of the Virginia Community College System is to provide comprehensive higher-education and work force-training programs and services of superior quality that are financially and geographically accessible and that meet individual, business and community needs of the Commonwealth.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$4,697

Out of state

$10,699
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
92%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 89.0% $4,518
State/local grants 39.0% $1,841
Institutional grants 11.0% $1,508
Loans 3.0% $6,540

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$2,000 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
      • A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
    • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
      • A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Forensic Science and Technology
      • A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, entomology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology and autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, crime scene analysis, crime scene photography, fingerprint technology, document analysis, witness and suspect examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PRECISION PRODUCTION
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
49%
Male Students
51%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian79.27%
  2. Two Or More Ethnicities5.33%
  3. Hispanic/Latino5.0%
  4. Black4.37%
  5. Asian3.12%
  6. Not Specified2.66%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.25%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

5,409

Undergraduate students

5,409

Full Time Students
35%
Part Time Students
65%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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