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River Parishes Community College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Fringe | Rural

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

30:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

River Parishes Community College

925 West Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

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Phone

(225) 743-8500

Website
www.rpcc.edu/

Mission Statement

River Parishes Community College is an open-admission, two-year, postsecondary public institution serving the river parishes. The College provides transferable courses and curricula up to and including Certificates and Associates degrees. River Parishes Community College also partners with the communities it serves by providing programs for personal, professional and academic growth.

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Mission Statement

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River Parishes Community College is an open-admission, two-year, postsecondary public institution serving the river parishes. The College provides transferable courses and curricula up to and including Certificates and Associates degrees. River Parishes Community College also partners with the communities it serves by providing programs for personal, professional and academic growth.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$4,079

Out of state

$4,079
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
94%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 45.0% $6,455
State/local grants 45.0% $2,678
Institutional grants 6.0% $1,149
Loans 24.0% $4,994

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$1,300 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • General Studies
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Cloud Computing
      • A program that prepares individuals to design and implement enterprise software systems that rely on distributed computing and service-oriented architecture, including databases, web services, cloud computing, and mobile apps. Includes instruction in data management, distributed and cloud computing, enterprise software architecture, enterprise and cloud security, mobile systems and applications, server administration, and web development. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Education, General
      • A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing control and measurement systems and procedures. Includes instruction in instrumentation design and maintenance, calibration, design and production testing and scheduling, automated equipment functions, applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and construction techniques, building site inspection, site supervision, construction personnel supervision, plan and specification interpretation, supply logistics and procurement, applicable building codes, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
      • A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications. See other colleges that offer this major
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
48%
Male Students
52%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian45.19%
  2. Black37.11%
  3. Not Specified8.55%
  4. Hispanic/Latino5.34%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities1.63%
  6. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1.07%
  7. Asian0.6%
  8. American Indian/Alaska Native0.51%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

2,993

Undergraduate students

2,993

Full Time Students
50%
Part Time Students
50%

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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