Gonzales, LA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| River Parishes Community College (in-state) | $4,079 | — |
| LA average | $13,534 | -70% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,079 | $16,316 |
| Out-of-state | $4,079 | $16,316 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
River Parishes Community College ranks 1 by in-state tuition among the 48 LA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to River Parishes Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | $4,099 |
| Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College | $4,109 |
| Louisiana Delta Community College | $4,159 |
| South Louisiana Community College | $4,210 |
In-state tuition at River Parishes Community College is $4,079 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,079.
River Parishes Community College in-state tuition is 70% below the LA average of $13,534.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; River Parishes Community College is 77% below that.
$4,079 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at River Parishes Community College comes to about $16,316 for an in-state student and $16,316 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, River Parishes Community College ranks 1 out of the 48 LA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.