by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a RVCC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how RVCC measures up.
RVCC is ranked #132 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within New Jersey, it ranks #6 of 59 for value.
Below is the detailed RVCC value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Raritan Valley Community College is ranked #23 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #6 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the RVCC financial aid page to be sure.
Raritan Valley Community College is ranked #132 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Raritan Valley Community College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at RVCC costs about $10,708. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,830 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,672 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,778 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,708 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $42,830 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the RVCC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a RVCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,688 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,830 | #132 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,112 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,688 | — | — |
| All Students | $42,830 | #6 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,112 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at RVCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,059 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,555 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,061 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,710 |
| Over $110K | $12,876 |
About 43% of RVCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,535 per year. Get more details on the RVCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average RVCC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.