Rappahannock Community College

Overview

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), located in Glenns, Virginia, provides higher education and workforce development services for the region. The college, established in 1970, operates within a rural setting, serving the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and surrounding areas, including proximity to the city of Richmond. With a campus atmosphere that emphasizes accessibility and student support, RCC offers an array of associate degree programs, certificates, and career studies certificates, with a particular focus on health sciences, business, public safety, and marine technology. While the college maintains an open-door admissions policy, indicative of its commitment to serving all students who seek education and training, emphasis is placed on personalized guidance to navigate academic options effectively. RCC does not provide on-campus student housing, reflecting its role as a commuter college that integrates with the local community. Notably, RCC does not field athletic teams; its priority remains on academic and career readiness over intercollegiate sports engagement.

Rappahannock Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  634 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,957 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,620 plus fees of $200.