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New River Community and Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 48%
On-time graduation rate 18%

Located in Beaver, West Virginia, New River Community and Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of New River Community and Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

New River Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, New River Community and Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at New River Community and Technical College is reported to be 18%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, West Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at New River Community and Technical College is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in West Virginia is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at New River Community and Technical College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,590

Cost of attendance at New River Community and Technical College in 2022 for students from West Virginia.

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West Virginia's average $7,714
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,246

Cost of attendance at New River Community and Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

West Virginia's average $16,279
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at New River Community and Technical College received on average $5,734 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,734
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 117 60% $4,492 $525,609
Other Federal Grant 117 60% $4,563 $533,859
State Grant/Scholarships 128 66% $2,678 $342,797
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 5% $3,258 $29,325
Total Grant & Scholarships 158 81% $5,734 $905,981

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New River Community and Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New River Community and Technical College students is 17.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.2%.

17.5%

  • white 19.5% 36 students

Service Offerings

New River Community and Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New River Community and Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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