School Highlights
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College serves 4,203 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,203 students
- In-state tuition: $3,432
- Out-state tuition: $6,192
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 147 teachers has declined by 26% over five years.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
46 acres
Total Faculty
147 staff
30 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,203 students
809 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,013 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
3,190 students
395 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,203 students
450 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,013 students
414 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,190 students
395 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
7%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
79%
78%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 16-year historical data
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.38
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
52%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,127
$36,070
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,432 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,192 is less than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,432
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,192
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$9,568
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,189
$4,580
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blue Ridge Community and Technical College cost?
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,432 for In-State students and $6,192 for Out-State students.
What is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's ranking?
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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