by our College Data Analytics TeamIs River Parishes Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
River Parishes Community College is ranked #852 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Louisiana, it ranks #6 of 47 for value.
Read the full River Parishes Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
River Parishes Community College is ranked #22 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #6 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
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River Parishes Community College is ranked #852 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, River Parishes Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at River Parishes Community College costs about $12,475. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $49,899 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,964 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,756 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,475 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $49,899 |
*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.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about River Parishes Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
What River Parishes Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a River Parishes Community College 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 | $63,856 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,899 | #852 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,024 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $63,856 | — | — |
| All Students | $49,899 | #6 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $43,024 | — | — |
*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 River Parishes Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,521 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,761 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,355 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,988 |
| Over $110K | $13,935 |
About 67% of River Parishes Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,961 per year. Get more details on the River Parishes Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average River Parishes Community College 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.