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Laurel Ridge Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 45%

Located in Middletown, Virginia, LRCC 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 Laurel 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.

Laurel 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 LRCC is reported to be 45%, 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 retention rate of students at LRCC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at LRCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,739

Cost of attendance at Laurel 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

$10,742

Cost of attendance at Laurel 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, 43 of freshman students at Laurel Ridge Community College received on average $3,196 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.

$3,196
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 144 27% $2,301 $331,309
Other Federal Grant 208 39% $2,810 $584,448
State Grant/Scholarships 132 25% $502 $66,258
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 58 11% $1,288 $74,732
Total Grant & Scholarships 227 43% $3,196 $725,438

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Laurel 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 Laurel Ridge Community College students is 44.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.4%.

44.7%

  • asian 40.0% 4 students
  • African American 39.3% 11 students
  • white 47.3% 226 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 37.0% 30 students
  • Mixed Race 34.5% 10 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Laurel 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

  • Weekend/evening classes

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