Overview
Enrollment
River Parishes Community College (RPCC) is located in Sorrento, Louisiana, situated between Baton Rouge and New Orleans along the Mississippi River industrial corridor. The college operates from a modern campus that opened in 2014, featuring contemporary classroom facilities and technical training laboratories. RPCC primarily serves students from St. Charles, St. James, and St. John the Baptist parishes, offering associate degrees and technical certificates with a focus on process technology, instrumentation, and industrial maintenance programs that support the region's petrochemical industry. The college maintains partnerships with local industry employers and provides workforce development training, while also offering transfer degree programs for students planning to continue their education at four-year institutions.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $744 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,337 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,924 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,640 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 41% |
| Engineering Technology | 22% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 15% |
| Precision Production Trades | 9% |
| Business | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=436304 IPEDS survey data for River Parishes Community College.
Current students may use the River Parishes Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025