School Highlights
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College serves 4,060 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,060 students
- In-state tuition: $3,432
- Out-state tuition: $6,192
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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:
School Overview
The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
199 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has declined by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,060 students
607 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
844 students
211 students
# Part-Time Students
3,216 students
396 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
211 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
844 students
211 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,216 students
474 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
4%
% White
3%
11%
% Hawaiian
84%
73%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3829%
0.5147%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3233%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
99%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,189
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2023 (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 and Largest student body.
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