Student Right To Know
Federally Required Consumer Information
Student Right to Know refers to federally-mandated public disclosure of specified consumer statistics of institutional effectiveness. The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act (P.L. 101-542) requires higher education institutions receiving federal financial assistance to provide prospective and current students with the following information to help them make informed decisions about the educational benefits available.
Graduation, Transfer, and Retention Rates
In compliance with the reporting requirements, groups of students or cohorts that are used to inform these rates include first-time, full-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students.
| Graduation Year (Fall Term) | Graduation Rate* | Transfer Rate | Transfer Rate | Retention Rate (Part-Time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22% | 21% | 66% | 46% |
| 2014 | 25% | 18% | 68% | 46% |
| 2015 | 25% | 18% | 69% | 54% |
| 2016 | 31% | 18% | 68% | 50% |
| 2017 | 31% | 18% | 65% | 47% |
| 2018 | 33% | 18% | 68% | 55% |
| 2019 | 30% | 17% | 70% | 56% |
| 2020 | 36% | 20% | 64% | 48% |
| 2021 | 32% | 15% | 68% | 42% |
| 2022 | 36% | 11% | 64% | 45% |
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates and IPEDS Fall Enrollment Data
*Graduate rate is within three years or 150%
Graduation Rates
Graduation rates reflect a percentage of a cohort of students during the specified year who have completed their degree or certificate requirements within 150% of the normal time to completion (i.e., 3 years). The graduation rate does not include students who have left RVC for any reason, including transferring prior to degree or certificate completion. More detailed data on RVC Graduation Rates can be found in the Graduation Rate KPI Summary Report.
Transfer Rates
In compliance with reporting requirements, transfer rates reflect a percentage of a cohort of students during the specified year who have transferred to a degree- or certificate-program at another institution of higher education. More detailed data on the RVC Transfer Rates can be found in the Transfer Rate KPI Summary Report.
Retention Rates
In compliance with reporting requirements, retention rates reflect a percentage of a cohort of students during the specified year who have returned to RVC to continue their studies the following fall. More detailed data on RVC Retention Rates can be found in the Persistence and Retention Rate KPI Summary Report.
Campus Security
In compliance with federal regulation and in response to the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, the RVC Police Department develops an annual security report. This report provides crime statistics, as well as campus information on reporting criminal activity and emergencies; investigation and crime prevention programs; drug and alcohol policies; sexual assault program; emergency procedures testing; and access, maintenance, and security of facilities.
Rights and Responsibilities for Financial Aid Recipients
As a Financial Aid Recipient, you have the right to:
- Have your financial aid eligibility assessed fairly, in line with federal regulations and college policies.
- Be considered for all available financial aid programs for which you qualify, as long as funding is available.
- Receive clear information on how your financial aid eligibility was determined.
- Access comprehensive details about financial aid programs, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Be notified of your financial aid offer and any changes to it.
- Expect that your financial records, your parents’ financial records, and your financial aid information will be kept confidential, following the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act
- Be informed about your student loan debt and repayment options.
- Learn about various repayment strategies and total debt management resources.
As a Financial Aid Recipient, you are responsible for:
- Providing complete and accurate information for determining your eligibility for aid.
- Using financial aid funds only for direct educational expenses and related living costs.
- Completing entrance counseling before receiving your first loan disbursement.
- Reporting any additional financial assistance you receive, such as scholarships, stipends, or tuition waivers.
- Consulting a financial aid counselor if you decide to withdraw from school.
- Notifying the college and your loan servicer about any changes in your status, including your name, address, social security number, and graduation date. You must also inform your loan servicer if you transfer schools, withdraw, or drop below half-time enrollment.
- Completing exit counseling on loan repayment upon graduation or when leaving the college.
- Understanding and complying with the regulations related to the financial aid you receive, including:
- Not being in default on any previous educational loans.
- Not owing a refund on any Federal Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
- Maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
- Reporting any portion of grants and scholarships that exceed your tuition, fees, books, and supplies as taxable income when filing your tax return.