- Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, multi-campus public institution of higher education. Through its three locations - the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses and the Luray-Page County Center - the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester.
School Highlights
Laurel Ridge Community College serves 7,549 students (26% 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: 7,549 students
- In-state tuition: $4,199
- Out-state tuition: $10,037
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Laurel Ridge Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 352 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Laurel Ridge Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
352 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Laurel Ridge Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Laurel Ridge Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,549 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,952 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
5,597 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
754 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,952 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,597 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
3%
8%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
5%
21%
% White
68%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,700
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,199 is more than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,037 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,199
$3,748
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,037
$8,977
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
55%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,750
$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 Administrators
School Notes
- LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 7,600 unduplicated credit students and more than 10,450 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually. LFCC offers low tuition rates that are approximately one-third the cost of attending a four-year institution in Virginia. In addition, the College offers students flexible scheduling options with day, evening, weekend and Internet courses. LFCC has established numerous transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities in Virginia, enabling a smooth transition from LFCC to other institutions. Lord Fairfax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lord Fairfax Community College.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laurel Ridge Community College cost?
Laurel Ridge Community College's tuition is approximately $4,199 for In-State students and $10,037 for Out-State students.
What is Laurel Ridge Community College's ranking?
Laurel Ridge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Largest student body.
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