River Valley Community College

What River Valley Community College does

River Valley Community College (RVCC) is a public community college founded in 1968 and operated by the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH), headquartered at 1 College Place, Claremont, NH, with two additional academic centers in Keene and Lebanon. The institution serves primarily adult learners seeking associate degrees and certificates, high school students in dual-enrollment programs, healthcare career seekers, military veterans, and job seekers requiring workforce training. RVCC delivers instruction through multiple modalities including on-campus, online via Canvas LMS, remote Zoom, hybrid, HyFlex (student choice of on-campus/Zoom/self-paced), and Bi-Modal formats, supported by a 15:1 student-to-professor ratio and integrations across Canvas, Award Spring, BetterMynd, Brainfuse, EAB Navigate, Castle Branch, EBSCO, Kanopy, Follett, and DualEnroll.

Name

River Valley Community College

Legal name

River Valley Community College

Website

https://rivervalley.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

River Valley Community College is a public New Hampshire community college serving southwest NH with 44 degree and certificate programs across three campuses, delivering affordable higher education, healthcare workforce training, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Certificate programs
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Claremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition charges based on residency status (in-state, New England regional, out-of-state) plus various academic fees including instruction fees, student services fees, and program-specific clinical/lab surcharges
2. Financial Aid Administration: Federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, federal student loans, and work-study programs administered through the college's financial aid office to support student enrollment
3. Scholarship Management: Institutional and external scholarships awarded through Award Spring platform
4. Specialized Training Programs: Non-credit workforce development programs including LNA ($1,900), Medical Assistant, CPR training, and professional development courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

River Valley Community College is a public community college in Claremont, New Hampshire, founded in 1968 and operating as part of the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH). It delivers associate degree programs, certificate programs, and workforce development training to students across three campuses in Claremont, Keene, and Lebanon. The institution also provides continuing education and customized training for regional employers.

Product overview

River Valley Community College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include approximately 44 associate degree programs (Associate of Science, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts) and certificate programs across health sciences, business, technology, education, and liberal arts. Key programs include Nursing (RN, LPN, Bridge programs), Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, LNA (Licensed Nursing Assistant), Medical Assistant, and Early Childhood Education. The institution also provides workforce development through the LNA program, CPR training, and WorkReadyNH soft skills training. Early College programs serve high school students with dual enrollment options at $119-$150 per course. Student support services encompass tutoring (Brainfuse, EAB Navigate), teletherapy (BetterMynd), accessibility services, food services, transportation, and library resources. Financial aid services include grants, loans, work-study, and scholarship management through Award Spring. Transfer pathways connect to 11 four-year institutions through articulation agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of students receive financial aid
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NH TransfercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide transfer partnership providing tools to help NH community college students transfer to University System of New Hampshire institutions including Keene State College, Plymouth State University, and University of New Hampshire. Includes automated transfer process tools, scholarship information, and advisor contacts.
• NH Transfer GuaranteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer partnership between NH community colleges and participating four-year colleges and universities guaranteeing seamless credit transfer.
• Keene State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways. RVCC classes held at Keene State College campus; students access college dining and shuttle services.
• Boise State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement providing transfer pathways for RVCC students to continue education at Boise State University.
• Bryant UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• Colby-Sawyer CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• Plymouth State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students within the University System of New Hampshire.
• Rivier UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• Saint Joseph's College of MaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• Southern New Hampshire UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• Unity Environmental UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• University of CincinnatiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways for RVCC students.
• University of New HampshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for transfer pathways within University System of New Hampshire.
• Dartmouth HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaid LNA training program partnership. Dartmouth Health hires selected candidates as employees, provides free training, and offers full-time LNA positions upon completion and licensure. RVCC serves as the training provider.
• Sullivan County Nursing HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical site for LNA program clinical rotations in Unity, NH
• Southwestern Community Services (SCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partner providing free bus service for RVCC students with student ID at the Claremont campus stop
• Advance TransitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree shuttle service for RVCC students at the Lebanon Academic Center with stops at the green
• NH Charitable FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-level grants and scholarships available to NH students through the foundation
• VSAC (Vermont Student Assistance Corporation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVermont-based scholarship programs and Educational Opportunity Center counselors supporting VT residents
• TEACH Early Childhood NHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScholarship program covering 85-95% of tuition plus books, release time, and travel/internet for qualifying early childhood education students
• Northern Border Region PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTEAS Support grant for rural health career preparation in Vermont and New Hampshire Northern Border Region, providing up to $250 for study materials and exam fees

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Larger, established not-for-profit university headquartered in NH with extensive online programs serving similar adult and transfer-oriented learners; a key articulation partner for River Valley graduates.
• Keene State College: Four-year public college in Keene, NH that hosts a River Valley Academic Center on its campus; a transfer articulation partner offering natural progression from River Valley associate degrees to bachelor's programs.

Direct peers

• White Mountains Community College: Sister CCSNH community college in Berlin, NH, serving a rural region with comparable associate degree programs, certificate offerings, and transfer partnerships under CCSNH.
• Great Bay Community College: Sister CCSNH community college in Portsmouth, NH, offering similar associate degrees, healthcare workforce programs, and transfer pathways under the same statewide articulation framework.
• Manchester Community College: Sister CCSNH community college in Manchester, NH, providing comparable two-year degree, certificate, workforce training, and transfer articulation offerings under the same state system pricing and accreditation.
• Nashua Community College: Sister CCSNH community college in Nashua, NH, with overlapping degree, certificate, and workforce development programs targeting the same NH student base under shared CCSNH governance.
• NHTI – Concord's Community College: Sister CCSNH community college in Concord, NH, offering similar associate degrees, certificate programs, transfer pathways, and student support services under the same state system and tuition structure.
• Lakes Region Community College: Sister CCSNH community college in Laconia, NH, offering similar associate degrees and certificate programs, particularly in allied health fields, within the same state community college system.

Regional players

• Community College of Vermont: Public two-year institution serving Vermont residents with similar associate degree and certificate programs; a natural cross-border peer given River Valley's New England regional tuition pricing and shared service geography.

Others

• Plymouth State University:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RVCCnh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOEaLLe6JVmwR0oV_Kw5Rvg
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiverValleyCommunityCollege1
• Instagraminstagram.com/rivervalleycommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/river-valley-community-college

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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