Blue Ridge Community College (231536)

https://www.brcc.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,902

3.03% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,191

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

3,790

27.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.4%

151 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is $4,902, which is $3,258 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,191.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Blue Ridge Community College (231536) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,902

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) was $4,902. The cost of tuition at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is $−3,258 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,191

2024 Value

58.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Blue Ridge Community College (231536) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,191. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Blue Ridge Community College (231536) grew by 58.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,366

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) was of $9,366 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.15% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 11.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.38% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Blue Ridge Community College (231536) had a total enrollment of 3,790 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is 1,035 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,755. This means that 27.3% of students enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Blue Ridge Community College (231536), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.6% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.04% Black or African American, 4.14% Two or More Races, 3.11% Asian, 0.343% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35%), followed by White Male (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,790 students. The full-time enrollment at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is 1,035 and the part-time enrollment is 2,755. This means that 27.3% of students enrolled at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Blue Ridge Community College (231536) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,487 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
564 enrolled students
Black or African American
229 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is 65.6% White, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.04% Black or African American, 4.14% Two or More Races, 3.11% Asian, 0.343% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 149 students (3.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 270 more women than men received degrees from Blue Ridge Community College (231536). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is white (903 degrees awarded). There were 6.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (148 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (253 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (53 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (49 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Blue Ridge Community College (231536), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (112 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (87 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are Other managers (89,386 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (71,316 people), Construction managers (53,841 people), Software developers (44,130 people), and Chief executives & legislators (32,787 people).

The most specialized majors at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) in 2024 are Agriculture (112 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), Engineering Technologies (87 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (427 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are Agriculture (112 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), Engineering Technologies (87 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (427 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are Elementary & secondary schools (152,402 people), Construction (137,653 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (74,385 people), Computer Systems Design (71,174 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (49,262 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Blue Ridge Community College (231536).

Most Common (2024)

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
174 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
9 degrees awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 174 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

505

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

775

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 505 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Ridge Community College (231536), which is 0.652 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (775).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.471 times less than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.12 times more than the 81 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Blue Ridge Community College (231536) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (45.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is Female and Two or More Races (45.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
903 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
148 degrees awarded
Black or African American
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is white (903 degrees awarded). There were 6.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (148 degrees).

6.09% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
564 degrees awarded
White Female
558 degrees awarded
White Female
541 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is white female (564 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (558 degrees).

Operations

Blue Ridge Community College (231536) has an endowment valued at nearly $13M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 466k (3.58%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Blue Ridge Community College (231536) had a total salary expenditure of 35.4M. Blue Ridge Community College (231536) employs 20 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 15 Instructors. Most academics at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Associate professor (9), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) are: Management, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 12 employees.

Endowment

$13M

2024 Endowment

8.34%

growth from 2023

Blue Ridge Community College (231536) has an endowment valued at about $13M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Blue Ridge Community College (231536) grew 8.34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.62M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$340k - Federal
$1.08M - State
$436k - Local

As of 2024, Blue Ridge Community College (231536) received $340k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.08M from state grants and contracts, and $436k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$15.7M

2024 Salaries

4.36%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Blue Ridge Community College (231536) paid a median of $15.7M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($35.4M) and a 4.36% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 13.7% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.261% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Blue Ridge Community College (231536) paid a total of $4.97M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) were Management with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 12 employees.

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Average Net Price

Other Student Expenses

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Enrollment

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

Retention Rate over Time

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

Time to Complete

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Operations

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Government Grants and Contracts

Salary Expenditure

Instructional Salaries

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