by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Raritan Valley Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Raritan Valley Community College were $7,584 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,200; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,384 |
| Fees | $1,200 |
| Total | $7,584 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Raritan Valley Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Raritan Valley Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In NJ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Raritan Valley Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Raritan Valley Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Raritan Valley Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,712 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,096 |
| One Year Ago | $6,240 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,384 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at RVCC has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 2.3%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $7,759 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.15%, putting next year’s cost near $7,823.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,823 |
| In 2 Years | $8,069 |
| In 3 Years | $8,323 |
| In 4 Years | $8,585 |
| In 5 Years | $8,855 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $32,800.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Raritan Valley Community College, check out the Raritan Valley Community College Financial Aid page.
