Blue Ridge Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Community College 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Blue Ridge Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 63% at Blue Ridge Community College 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
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,651

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

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

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,795

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.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Blue Ridge Community College received on average $5,379 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.

$5,379

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	84	58%	$4,776	$401,184
Other Federal Grant	92	63%	$4,874	$448,384
State Grant/Scholarships	32	22%	$1,752	$56,058
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	22	15%	$1,522	$33,489
Total Grant & Scholarships	100	68%	$5,379	$537,931

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 50.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.3%.

50.3%

white 54.2% 65 students
unknown 28.6% 2 students
hispanic 55.6% 15 students
International Students 100.0% 2 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
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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