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Blue Ridge Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, Blue Ridge CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Blue Ridge Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Blue Ridge CC is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Virginia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at Blue Ridge CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,364

Cost of attendance at Blue Ridge Community College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,367

Cost of attendance at Blue Ridge Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Blue Ridge Community College received on average $5,895 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,895
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 156 48% $4,398 $686,136
Other Federal Grant 172 53% $5,216 $897,133
State Grant/Scholarships 108 33% $1,855 $200,388
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 42 13% $1,659 $69,676
Total Grant & Scholarships 198 61% $5,895 $1,167,197

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Blue Ridge Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Blue Ridge Community College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.7%.

32.6%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 12.5% 4 students
  • white 36.3% 123 students
  • hispanic 26.6% 17 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 20.8% 5 students

Service Offerings

Blue Ridge Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Blue Ridge Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training