Riverside College of Health Sciences
Newport News, VA · Private four-year · City: Midsize
325undergraduates
13%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$23,596average net price per year
63%graduate in 6 years
Admissions
- Applicants
- 30
- Admitted
- 5
- Admit rate
- 13%
- Admit rate, women
- 14%
- Admit rate, men
- 50%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 80%
- First-year students
- 4
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
7 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (7)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (16 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (6 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (21 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (68 awarded), Bachelor's (29 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (7 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $14,875
- Books and supplies
- $1,120
- Total cost living at home
- $19,665
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $25,596 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 27%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,147
- Got a grant from the college
- 9%
- Average grant from the college
- $6,000
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 48%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 27%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,333
Graduation
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 63%
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 3 | 100% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 82 | 88% | 0% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 6 | 100% (small group) | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 325
- Undergraduates
- 325
- Full-time undergraduates
- 261
- Part-time undergraduates
- 64
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 57%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 18%
| Women | 91% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 56% |
| Two or more races | 8% |
| Race unknown | 0% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 316 Main Street, Newport News, VA, 23601
- County
- Newport News City
- Part of
- Riverside Health System
- Type
- Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.