Rappahannock Community College

What Rappahannock Community College does

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is a public two-year institution founded in 1970 and operated as one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Headquartered in Warsaw, Virginia, RCC delivers associate degrees, workforce certificates, dual-enrollment coursework, and continuing-education programming across five sites — Warsaw (main campus), Glenns, King George, Kilmarnock, and New Kent — serving the rural Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula regions. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and operates programs across roughly 12 career pathways, with healthcare, skilled trades/advanced manufacturing, and IT as core verticals.

RCC's revenue model blends tuition ($175/credit hour in-state, $392.10 out-of-state, effective Fall 2026), state appropriations via VCCS, federal Title IV aid, state-targeted tuition assistance (G3 last-dollar scholarship for households under $100K, FastForward, FANTIC, VASA), competitive grants (notably a $5.1M U.S. EDA grant awarded 2024-06-25 for a Health Science building and a GO Virginia grant for CNC machining), and RCC Educational Foundation donations. Pricing is per-credit unit pricing with program-specific fees ($25/credit healthcare, $12.50/credit skilled trades, both at 50% discount for 2026-27) and Nelnet-managed payment plans.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: students apply via the centralized VCCS portal and are guided by College and High School Navigators. Distribution spans on-campus instruction at five sites, online/distance learning, on-site workforce training (including at Haynesville Correctional Center), and the Lightcast-powered Career Coach platform. RCC is embedded in the Transfer Virginia network, providing guaranteed-admission and credit-transfer pathways to over 50 four-year institutions. Customer-facing technology is standard higher-ed administrative software (SIS, Navigate, Lightcast, Nelnet) with no disclosed proprietary or AI-driven components.

Name

Rappahannock Community College

Legal name

Rappahannock Community College

Website

https://rappahannock.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rappahannock Community College is a public two-year institution in Virginia's VCCS system, delivering associate degrees, workforce certificates, and dual-enrollment programs across five sites in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training
• Healthcare education
• Higher education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college generates revenue through tuition and mandatory fees charged to students per credit hour. In-state tuition is $175.00 per credit hour with additional service fees, activity fees, and capital fees. The college also charges program-specific fees for career and technical education programs in healthcare and skilled trades.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Rappahannock Community College receives substantial funding through government grants including a $5.1 million EDA grant for health science building construction, GO Virginia grants for workforce development programs, and G3 tuition assistance funding from the state of Virginia for eligible students in high-demand career fields.
3. Donations and Foundation Support: The RCC Educational Foundation accepts donations and runs fundraising events such as the annual Preakness Party to support student scholarships and college programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rappahannock Community College is a public two-year higher education institution that delivers associate degrees, college certificates, dual enrollment courses, and short-term workforce credentials across career pathways including healthcare, advanced manufacturing/skilled trades, IT, business, public safety, and culinary arts. It serves traditional students, dual-enrolled high school students, adult learners, and military-affiliated students through five regional campuses, online learning, and stackable credential programs aligned with regional workforce demand.

Product overview

Rappahannock Community College offers a comprehensive suite of educational programs and student services through its multi-campus community college system. The institution provides workforce credentialing, associate degrees, transfer programs, and professional certifications across career pathways including healthcare, technology, skilled trades, business, and public service. The college operates multiple campuses (Warsaw, Glenns, King George, Kilmarnock, New Kent) and offers specialty programs including dual enrollment for high school students, G3 tuition assistance for Virginia residents, TRIO support services, and the Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning. Student-facing technology includes a web-based Student Information System (SIS) for course management and Lightcast-powered Career Coach for career exploration. Financial support services encompass federal aid (FAFSA), military benefits, scholarships, and the Nelnet payment plan system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Programs Workforce credentialing and college credit programs in manufacturing and skilled trades fields including HVAC and CNC machining, designed for students and adult learners pursuing technical careers.
• Healthcare Programs Healthcare education programs including nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, and other health career pathways leading to certifications and associate degrees for students entering the healthcare workforce.
• Computer and Information Technology Programs Technology and information systems programs covering computing disciplines, providing workforce credentials and associate degrees for students pursuing IT careers.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program enabling high school students in regional partner schools to earn college credit while still in high school, providing accelerated pathways to postsecondary credentials.
• Workforce Training Short-term credential programs and professional certifications for workforce development including FastForward grant-funded programs for adult learners seeking rapid entry into high-demand fields.
• G3 Tuition Assistance Program Last-dollar scholarship program for Virginia residents with household income under $100,000 covering tuition, fees, and books for programs in Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Information Technology, Public Safety, and Skilled Trades.
• Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning (RILL) Lifelong learning programs for community members seeking personal enrichment, skill development, and professional development through non-credit courses.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federal student support services program providing academic support, tutoring, mentoring, and transfer assistance for first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities.
• Career Services Career exploration, job market preparation, and employer career services for students and alumni powered by the Lightcast Career Coach platform.
• Transfer Programs (Transfer VA) Associate degree pathways with guaranteed admissions and seamless credit transfer to over 50 colleges and universities throughout Virginia through the Virginia Transfer System.
• Haynesville Correctional Center Program Educational program delivered on-site at Haynesville Correctional Center providing postsecondary education opportunities to incarcerated individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students completing G3-eligible programs gain on average 60% more in wages according to Virginia Community College System data.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and significant.

• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)coreOthersRCC is accredited by SACSCOC, the regional body for accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in Southern states. This accreditation covers associate, baccalaureate, and selected graduate degree programs.
• Virginia Community College System (VCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCC is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia's system, sharing standardized applications, financial aid processes (FAFSA), student information systems, and collective bargaining power. All 23 colleges offer G3 tuition assistance.
• Virginia Transfer System (Transfer VA)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network enabling guaranteed admissions and seamless credit transfer to over 50 colleges and universities throughout Virginia, allowing RCC students to transfer credits toward bachelor's degrees.
• Regional High Schools (Dual Enrollment)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with regional high schools enabling dual enrollment programs where high school students take college courses for credit. Includes High School Navigators to support transition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Germanna Community College: Fellow VCCS member college located in the Fredericksburg region of Virginia. Operates with a similar multi-campus, semi-rural footprint and comparable program mix (healthcare, workforce, transfer), serving a demographically similar student population in a nearby geographic area.
• Southside Virginia Community College: VCCS peer serving rural southern Virginia with comparable enrollment scale and a similar workforce-development focus. Operates multiple campuses and offers healthcare, skilled trades, and transfer programs in an economically distressed rural region comparable to RCC's service area.
• Mountain Gateway Community College: VCCS peer in rural western Virginia offering a similar portfolio of workforce credentials, transfer degrees, and dual enrollment programs. Comparable in scale, mission, and demographic profile to RCC.
• Wytheville Community College: Rural VCCS member college in southwestern Virginia operating with similar enrollment scale, multi-site presence, and workforce development mission. Comparable program mix in healthcare, skilled trades, and university transfer.
• Piedmont Virginia Community College: VCCS peer serving the Charlottesville region with similar academic and workforce program offerings, multi-campus footprint, and student demographics. Operates within the same statewide system and tuition/governance structure.
• Brightpoint Community College: VCCS member college serving the greater Richmond area with similar program breadth, dual enrollment offerings, and workforce credentials. Comparable institutional scale and VCCS operating model.
• Thomas Nelson Community College: VCCS peer serving the Hampton region with comparable program offerings in healthcare, IT, skilled trades, and transfer pathways. Operates multiple campuses and shares the same centralized SIS, G3, and financial aid infrastructure.
• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College: VCCS peer serving the Richmond metropolitan area with similar program mix, dual enrollment, and workforce development offerings. Operates multiple campuses within the VCCS system and comparable institutional governance.

Broad incumbents

• Tidewater Community College: Largest VCCS member college by enrollment, serving the Hampton Roads region. Operates a broader portfolio and multiple campuses, but shares the same VCCS system, governance, and core program offerings as RCC, making it a relevant incumbent peer.
• Northern Virginia Community College: Largest community college in the United States and fellow VCCS member. Operates a much broader scale and urban footprint, but shares the same VCCS system, G3 program eligibility, transfer pathways, and tuition structure, making it a structural peer for benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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Investments

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