New River Community College

New River Community College is a public two-year institution located in Dublin, Virginia, a distant town in the New River Valley region of the state. The college enrolls 5,699 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

New River Community College offers certificate programs across technical and healthcare disciplines. Programs include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics Technology, Welding Technology, Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology, and Precision Metal Working. These credentials span both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate formats.

Situated in Dublin, VA, the college serves students across a largely rural region of southwestern Virginia. Its program mix reflects the workforce needs of local manufacturing, healthcare, and technical industries in the New River Valley.