Blue Ridge Community College

Weyers Cave, VA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About Blue Ridge Community College

Blue Ridge Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Weyers Cave, VA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,730 students. 40% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,644.

Open

Acceptance

$13,997

Net price

2,730

Enrollment

40%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,997

Average net price

$5,646

In-state tuition

$12,084

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$20,788

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$10,409

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,832

$30–48K

$12,959

$48–75K

$14,343

$75–110K

$18,114

$110K+

$20,488

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities35.5%

Agriculture16.4%

Health & Nursing13.1%

Engineering Tech8.9%

Business6.5%

Multidisciplinary4.3%

Mechanic & Repair Tech3.9%

Computer Science2.9%

Construction Trades2.6%

Criminal Justice1.6%

After Graduation

$42,644

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,349

Median earnings (6 yrs)

40%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,144

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,730

Total enrollment

63%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

64%

Hispanic

16%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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