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Riverside College of Health Careers

Newport News, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 13% Acceptance
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13%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$20,744
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
350
Students
Small campus body
$54,261
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Riverside College of Health Careers is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Newport News, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 350 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 13%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
350 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
13% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
13%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences100% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,588
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,709
Earnings 5yr: $62,491
Debt: $21,560
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $52,842
Earnings 5yr: $48,889
Debt: $14,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,710
Earnings 5yr: $47,902
Debt: $22,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$20,744
In-State Tuition$17,250
Out-of-State Tuition$17,250
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

46%
Pell Grants
75%
Take Loans
60%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$54,261
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$66,072

Completion Signals

100%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

9%
Men
91%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 9% men and 91% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
28%
Avg Family Income
$46,572
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