College statistics
- Address:
- 280 University Drive
Beaver, WV
25813 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.newriver.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $5,156
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $28,557,329
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
New River Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution in Beaver, West Virginia, serving rural students seeking affordable pathways to credentials and four-year degrees. The college emphasizes general liberal arts and sciences coursework designed for transfer and direct entry into the workforce.
With an enrollment of 1,262 students, New River charges $5,156 annually for in-state tuition and $9,646 for out-of-state students. The low cost of attendance makes the college accessible to students from Appalachian communities with limited resources.
As a community college, New River functions primarily as a transfer pathway; many students complete their first two years here before moving to four-year institutions. The college works best for rural West Virginia residents seeking to start college close to home at minimal cost, or those pursuing short-term workforce credentials. For more information, visit the official website at https://www.newriver.edu/.