About Blue Ridge Community College
Type
Public
2 Years
Student Population
4,099
Website
https://www.brcc.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
No
Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is a public Institution which offers 2-year higher education so that students can use that degree to apply for universities to gain higher education. This college was founded in 1967, Blue Ridge Community College serves the residents of central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Comprehensive programs of instruction include associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. The College also provides non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, businesses, and industries.
The mission meets the educational needs of the community, empowering students through comprehensive programs and services, within an environment of academic excellence.
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The college is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Online Education at BRCC
BRCC has 3 online programs across 3 majors. The distance learning program allows the candidate maximum degree of freedom at the pace of the study and gets a degree from staying in the home and watching tutor videos. The degree obtained by online education is equally recognized like a degree gained by regular college students throughout the world.
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As a member of the college, online study program allows students to gain access to all resources offered to regular students of the college.
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They have a fully online and hybrid mode of the online education system
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If student opted for Hybrid mode then they have to take their exams in their college itself but whereas in online it is fully online and tests protected
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BRCC web advisor is the major attraction of their online service it allows the user to find anything regarding college by just asking it.
Reviews
Reviews given by students are mentioned below
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The organizations in the college are very active and supportive.
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The college is small but it is very beautiful.
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The professors teach in a way that students can see their passion for their work.
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The college has good security for students.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$10,478
Average Annual Cost
$4,620
Books And Supplies
$1,326
Other Fees
$744
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
59%
Part-Time Retention Rate
43%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
550 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
67 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
64 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
47 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
36 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
32 Graduates
Electrical and Power Transmission I...
29 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
20 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
19 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
19 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
16 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
15 Graduates
Ground Transportation
11 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
11 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
8 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
7 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
7 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
5 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
5 Graduates
American Sign Language
3 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
3 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, General
3 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
1 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
4,099
Socio-Economic Diversity
34%
Part-time
71%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$54,300 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.
On Campus Housing Available
No
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
N/A
Campus Food
The institution does not provide any meal plan options.
Meal Plan Available
No
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
N/A
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
No
Campus Emergency Phones
No
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
No
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$27,100/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$32,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$85 - 150
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,479
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,204
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$854
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$1,644
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$5,192
$30K - $48K
$4,928
$48K - $75K
$3,799
$75K - $110K
$1,349
Financial support is offered to students globally to reduce their burden of tuition, fee and many more, For that college alongside the government doing their best to ease the burden for students in form of providing scholarships, grants, loans, work-study and military assistance for capable students.
The students who are looking for financial aid need to fill Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA).
The Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) Federal School Code is 006819.
Some of the Aids given for College are mentioned below
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Federal aid comprises of Pell grant, Direct Loans, and Federal Work-study.
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Institutional Aid includes Academic Scholarships and Institutional Grants on a merit basis.
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Military Aid is given for eligible members in the form of the 9/11 bill and DOD.
