RIVER PARISHES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- 7384 John Leblanc Blvd
- Sorrento, LA 70778
- OPEID College Code: 03789400
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- General Phone: (225) 675-8270
- Chancellor: Dr. Joe Ben Welch
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,805
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River Parishes Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Website
- www.rpcc.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 61%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 29% | 39% | 24% | 3% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,888 | $1,813 | $985 | $561 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.3% | 12.5% | 7.1% |
| Number in Default | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 170 | 127 | 70 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,014 | $1,946 | $1,874 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,014 | $1,946 | $1,874 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,860 | $4,684 | $4,612 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,236 | $7,367 | $7,367 |
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $2,941 | $2,941 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,398 | $2,941 | $2,941 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,214 | $2,946 | $2,874 |
| In-State | $3,214 | $2,946 | $2,874 |
| Out of State | $6,060 | $5,684 | $5,612 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,848 | $13,254 | $13,182 |
| In-State | $14,848 | $13,254 | $13,182 |
| Out of State | $17,694 | $15,992 | $15,920 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,612 | $5,887 | $5,815 |
| In-State | $6,612 | $5,887 | $5,815 |
| Out of State | $9,458 | $8,625 | $8,553 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ||
| Education Degree | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies Degree | 33 | 27 |
| Liberal Arts Degree | - | 9 |
| Liberal Arts, Other Degree | - | 4 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,805 Undergraduate: 1,805
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 758 Female: 1,047
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 758 Female: 1,047
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 657 Part-Time: 1,148
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 657 Part-Time: 1,148
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 35 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 167 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 530 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 294 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 243 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 213 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 147 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 87 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 80 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 31 | 2% |
| Age Unknown | 13 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 101 | 55 | 46 |
| Faculty Status | 65 | 23 | 42 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 68 | 26 | 42 |
| Primarily Instruction | 68 | 26 | 42 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Other Professionals | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,631 (22) | $39,618 (12) | $35,246 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $52,024 (2) | $50,177 (1) | $53,870 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,711 (10) | $43,575 (6) | $38,915 (4) |
| Instructor | $30,672 (10) | $32,758 (5) | $28,586 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,480 (4) | $42,172 (1) | $50,583 (3) |
| Instructor | $55,000 (1) | - (-) | $55,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,944 (26) | $39,225 (13) | $36,663 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $52,024 (2) | $50,177 (1) | $53,870 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,711 (10) | $43,575 (6) | $38,915 (4) |
| Instructor | $31,975 (11) | $32,758 (5) | $31,322 (6) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 6% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 3% |
| Female | 7% |
| By Race | |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009