- Blue Ridge Community College operates within the Virginia Community College System to anticipate and respond to the educational needs of the Central Shenandoah Valley, ensuring that all individuals have life-long opportunities to develop their knowledge, skills, and values. The College offers programs and courses of instruction through the associate degree level.
School Highlights
Blue Ridge Community College serves 4,944 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,944 students
- In-state tuition: $4,794
- Out-state tuition: $10,632
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 237 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blue Ridge Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's--Private For-profit
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
237 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Blue Ridge Community College has grown by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Blue Ridge Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,944 students
1,350 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,212 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
3,732 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
494 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,212 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,732 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
13%
13%
% Black
6%
21%
% White
68%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3415%
0.4094%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,794 is more than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,632 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,794
$3,748
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,632
$8,977
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,801
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge Community College has served the residents of the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for over 30 years. Its comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. The College also provides non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry. As a comprehensive institution of higher education, Blue Ridge offers diverse programs of instruction generally extending not more than two years of full-time study. We offer a variety of academic programs including occupational technical training as well transfer programs. The college offer courses that will transfer to four-year colleges and universities to help save you time and money. Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blue Ridge Community College cost?
Blue Ridge Community College's tuition is approximately $4,794 for In-State students and $10,632 for Out-State students.
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The nearest community college to Blue Ridge Community College is Piedmont Virginia Community College (31.0 miles away)
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