River Parishes Community College

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Gonzales, LA
(225) 743-8500
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 44 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for River Parishes Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$4,079

Total Enrollment

2,597

Graduation Rate

29.6%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

1,802

Last reported year

How River Parishes Community College Compares

Mid-sized trade colleges typically enroll 1,000 to 5,000 students, and River Parishes Community College's 2,597 fits that pattern. Graduation at 30% and a $10,582 average net price tell a typical-trade-college story; outliers in either direction are worth noting when you see them.

Where is River Parishes Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at River Parishes Community College

399 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 15.0699
142 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0707
140 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 15.0699
108 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0801
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105 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0102

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for River Parishes Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Process Technology program at River Parishes Community College, 100% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Process Technology100%100%92%โ€”
PTEC Xpress100%100%92%โ€”
Practical Nursing100%100%86%$8,967
Drafting & Design Technology100%100%83%$13,013
NCCER Pipefitting Level 2100%100%69%$12,135

All 16 verified program outcomes for River Parishes Community College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore River Parishes Community College

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Enrollment

River Parishes Community College enrolls 2,597 students. The student body is 50.6% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 50% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

River Parishes Community College maintains a 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing strong opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a developing 50% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

River Parishes Community College employs 60 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 24:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides strong opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 93.3% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

River Parishes Community College offers programs in 9 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other. In 2025, the college awarded 1,802 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at River Parishes Community College is $4,079 for in-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $10,582. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

River Parishes Community College achieves a 25.9% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 29.2% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
925 West Edenborne Parkway
Gonzales, LA, 70737
Administrator
Quintin Taylor
Chancellor

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $4,079
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $4,079
Average Net Price $10,582

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 03789400
EIN: 721424618
IPEDS ID: 436304
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