ADMISSIONS
At ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½, we strive to make education accessible and affordable with an education plan tailored to you and your goals. Start your journey with us and find the support and care you need at every step of the way.
Ready to thrive? We’re here to help get you started.
We’re so excited you’re considering applying to the River. We’ve designed our programs to be career-ready, giving you the skills and education you can apply on the job on day one. Plus, our financial aid options and low cost mean little or no debt after graduation. Our dedicated admissions and advising staff is ready to help you take the next step on your path to accomplishing your education goals.
Why Choose ¹û¶³´«Ã½ River State ¹û¶³´«Ã½?
- One of the most affordable colleges in the nation (Dept. of Education’s college affordability data)
- 91% of students graduate without any debt
- 42% of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid
- 69% of first-time, full-time students receive financial aid
- 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Learn ¹û¶³´«Ã½ our Admissions Process
Get all of the info you need to apply, whether you’re a first-year, returning, transfer or international student.
Or, if you want more information on applying for a specific program type, start here:
- Bachelor’s Degrees—our 4-year B.S.
- programs
- Associate’s Degrees—our 2-year A.A., A.A.S. and A.S. programs and Technical Certificates
- Career Training and Apprenticeships—technical, vocational, and hands-on programs and certificates
- Dual Enrollment—our program for eligible public, charter, private and home education students, who can earn credit toward both their high school diploma and an associate degree or career training certificate at the same time
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
We’re here to answer any of your questions, help you through the admissions process or find the program that best fits your education goals. We use The River Line so you can meet with us virtually or in person.
