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River Valley School of Massage

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 2 to 1
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Russellville, Arkansas, RVSM is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of River Valley School of Massage 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.

River Valley School of Massage is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 2-to-1, RVSM emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at River Valley School of Massage was $12,069. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

RVSM net price calculator

$12,069

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Arkansas and nationwide.

Arkansas's average $12,405
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of RVSM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $12,069 $192 (2%) $11,758 $10,453 $11,353 $15,333
2021 $11,877 $857 (7%) $12,279 $11,207
2020 $12,734 $947 (8%) $12,678 $12,845
2019 $11,787 $2,234 (16%) $11,808 $11,961 $11,470
2018 $14,021 $990 (7%) $14,021
2017 $15,011 -- $14,932 $15,591

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by River Valley School of Massage during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at River Valley School of Massage received on average $3,514 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.

$3,514
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 83% $3,767 $18,835
Other Federal Grant 5 83% $3,767 $18,835
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 50% $750 $2,250
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 100% $3,514 $21,085

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 100% of freshman students at River Valley School of Massage received $5,131 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,131
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 6 100% $5,131 $30,786
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 6 100% $5,131 $30,786

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,000
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at River Valley School of Massage sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 5 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 5 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

100.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at RVSM is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 5, with 5 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 5 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 80% 4 students
  • 40-49 20% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

River Valley School of Massage offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)