Blue Ridge Community College (231536)

https://www.brcc.edu

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    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

    About

    Blue Ridge Community College (231536) is a higher education institution located in Augusta County, VA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Blue Ridge Community College (231536) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (253 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (53 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (49 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,280 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Blue Ridge Community College (231536). 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (903 degrees), 6.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (148 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    41%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    5%
    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,487 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      564 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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).

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    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).

    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).

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    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)
    1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      174 degrees awarded
    2. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      9 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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%).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      903 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      148 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      564 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      558 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    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.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $340k - Federal
    2. $1.08M - State
    3. $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.

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    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.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.97M
    Instructional Salaries
    67
    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.

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    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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