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Richard Bland College

South Prince George, VA 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 400
Student to faculty ratio 27 to 1
Acceptance rate 72%
Students retention rate 38%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in South Prince George, Virginia, Richard Bland College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Richard Bland 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 Richard Bland College is reported to be 40%, 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 Richard Bland College is 38% , 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 Richard Bland College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,160

Cost of attendance at Richard Bland 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

$14,130

Cost of attendance at Richard Bland 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, 55 of freshman students at Richard Bland College received on average $6,771 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.

$6,771
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 232 46% $5,186 $1,203,198
Other Federal Grant 232 46% $5,345 $1,239,948
State Grant/Scholarships 190 38% $2,700 $512,962
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 76 15% $1,702 $129,326
Total Grant & Scholarships 278 55% $6,771 $1,882,236

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Richard Bland 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 Richard Bland College students is 39.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.5%.

39.8%

  • asian 72.2% 13 students
  • African American 29.2% 54 students
  • white 47.0% 77 students
  • hispanic 34.5% 10 students
  • International Students 43.5% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 72.7% 8 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Richard Bland College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Richard Bland College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

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

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