by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending New River Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at New River Community College varied between $13,477.00 ranging to $19,915.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: about $13,477.00 for in-state students versus $19,915.00 out of state.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $4,979.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,498.00 |
| Total cost | $13,477.00 |
| That is 30% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,477.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,585.00 |
| Net price | $5,892.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,477.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,981.00 |
| Net price | $4,496.00 |
| That is 77% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,417.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,498.00 |
| Total cost | $19,915.00 |
| That is 3% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,915.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,585.00 |
| Net price | $12,330.00 |
| That is 36% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,915.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,981.00 |
| Net price | $10,934.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 2.2% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $4,596.00 | $6,022.00 | $13,775.00 |
| Senior year | $4,908.00 | $6,431.00 | $14,711.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $19,002.00 | $24,902.00 | $56,959.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $7,239.00 | $9,487.00 | $21,699.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $219.00 | $287.00 | $655.00 |
| Total amount paid | $26,241.00 | $34,388.00 | $78,658.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $4,596.00 | $6,022.00 | $13,775.00 |
| Senior year | $4,697.00 | $6,156.00 | $14,080.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $9,293.00 | $12,178.00 | $27,856.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,540.00 | $4,639.00 | $10,612.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $107.00 | $140.00 | $321.00 |
| Total amount paid | $12,833.00 | $16,818.00 | $38,468.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,176.00 | $12,603.00 | $20,356.00 |
| Senior year | $11,935.00 | $13,459.00 | $21,738.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $46,211.00 | $52,111.00 | $84,168.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $17,605.00 | $19,852.00 | $32,065.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $532.00 | $600.00 | $969.00 |
| Total amount paid | $63,816.00 | $71,963.00 | $116,233.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,176.00 | $12,603.00 | $20,356.00 |
| Senior year | $11,424.00 | $12,882.00 | $20,807.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,600.00 | $25,485.00 | $41,162.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,610.00 | $9,709.00 | $15,681.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $260.00 | $293.00 | $474.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,209.00 | $35,194.00 | $56,844.00 |
Read more in the net-price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $6,279.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $6,031.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,844.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $5,329.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,776.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,013.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $11,685.00 |
Run your own numbers with the New River Community College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of New River Community College works out to $5,998.00, placing the school in the Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,777.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,998.00 |
| 75th | $9,794.00 |
| 90th | $16,970.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $7,337.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $1,837.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,999.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
First-generation graduates of New River Community College leave with $499.00 more median debt than continuing-generation peers.
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at New River Community College stands at $918.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at New River Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 12.8% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at New River Community College add up to $45,934,706.00 over 5,593 recipients.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh New River Community College, a few questions are worth asking:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.