Blue Ridge Community College, VA
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Blue Ridge Community College Rankings
Affordability86
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings15
Diversity33
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Blue Ridge Community College
-
Bachelor’s
26%
Associate’s
74%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades7%
Engineering Technologies4%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities49%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Blue Ridge Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Blue Ridge Community College
$5K
In-State Tuition
$11K
Out-of-State Tuition
$15K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Blue Ridge Community College
11%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
42%
Repayment Rate
$109
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 4% | 13% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $7K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $21K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 37% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 42% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 49% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 62% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Blue Ridge Community College
59%
Retention Rate
11%
Transfer Rate
34%
Withdrawal Rate
32%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 18% | 43% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 32% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 33% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 16% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 55% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 42% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 49% | 50% |
| Other race | 33% | 47% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Blue Ridge Community College
87%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$39K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 84% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Blue Ridge Community College
2,930
Undergraduates
46%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 65% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 30% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Blue Ridge Community College, VA
Bridgewater College
7 miles, N
Mary Baldwin University
11 miles, SW
James Madison University
11 miles, N
Staunton School of Cosmetology
12 miles, SW