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River Parishes Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

At RPCC, a 100% acceptance rate means admission is meant to be accessible, so your strategy should start with what happens after you enroll. Because the school is test-optional, scores are not the main gatekeeper; focus on program fit, placement requirements, and support systems that can help you persist, especially with freshman retention at 50%.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

River Parishes Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

River Parishes Community College has a rural campus setting and enrolls 2,597 undergraduate students. RPCC reports a freshman retention rate of 50%, reflecting the share of first-year students who return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 24:1.

Location

Gonzales, LA

Undergrad Enrollment2,597

Freshman Retention50%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio24:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key River Parishes Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because RPCC is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes to improve your superscore before RPCC’s application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

RPCC lists in-state tuition at $3,214 and out-of-state tuition at $3,214. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$3,214

Out-of-State Tuition$3,214

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at RPCC is $3,214, before fees, books, transportation, and living expenses. The final price can vary based on program choices and financial need. Students should use FAFSA results and any institutional aid offers to estimate what they will actually pay.