River Parishes Community College

River Parishes Community College is a public two-year institution located in Gonzales, Louisiana, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 3,065 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 31% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across industrial, technical, and healthcare fields at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels. Programs include Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cloud Computing, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.

Located in Gonzales in the River Parishes region of Louisiana, River Parishes Community College provides workforce training that aligns with the area's petrochemical, industrial, and healthcare employment landscape.