Brightpoint Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,650

2022 Average Net Price

$6,048

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

8,792

22.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

31.7%

298 Graduates

About

Brightpoint Community College is a higher education institution located in Chesterfield County, VA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Brightpoint Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (229 degrees awarded), Other Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees), and Child Care Provider (17 degrees).

In 2022, 1,557 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brightpoint Community College. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (950 degrees), 3.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (268 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brightpoint Community College is $4,650, which is $−3,462 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brightpoint Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 620 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Brightpoint Community College is $4,650, which is $3,462 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,048.

In 2022, 28% of undergraduate students attending Brightpoint Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,650

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Brightpoint Community College was $4,650. The cost of tuition at Brightpoint Community College is $−3,462 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$6,048

2022 Value

3.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Brightpoint Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,048. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Brightpoint Community College grew by 3.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brightpoint Community College (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

$9,080

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brightpoint Community College was of $9,080 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Brightpoint Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brightpoint Community College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brightpoint Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 620 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Brightpoint Community College had a total enrollment of 8,792 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Brightpoint Community College is 1,975 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,817. This means that 22.5% of students enrolled at Brightpoint Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brightpoint Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Two or More Races, 3.99% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Brightpoint Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.2%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brightpoint Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,792 students. The full-time enrollment at Brightpoint Community College is 1,975 and the part-time enrollment is 6,817. This means that 22.5% of students enrolled at Brightpoint Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 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 Brightpoint Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Brightpoint Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,751 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,804 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,044 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brightpoint Community College is 54% White, 20.5% Black or African American, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.27% Two or More Races, 3.99% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.125% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 249 students (2.83%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 203 more women than men received degrees from Brightpoint Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brightpoint Community College is white (950 degrees awarded). There were 3.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (268 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Brightpoint Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (229 degrees awarded), followed by Other Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees) and Child Care Provider (17 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brightpoint Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (158 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (50 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (425 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brightpoint Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (173,230 people), Other managers (144,037 people), Graphic designers (94,920 people), Postsecondary teachers (74,432 people), and Secondary school teachers (68,978 people).

The most specialized majors at Brightpoint Community College in 2022 are Engineering Technologies (158 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (425 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (86 degrees), and Precision Production (31 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Brightpoint Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Brightpoint Community College are Engineering Technologies (158 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (425 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (86 degrees), and Precision Production (31 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Brightpoint Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (365,433 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (178,000 people), Construction (155,695 people), Computer Systems Design (134,459 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (96,808 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

General Studies
171 degrees awarded
General Health Services
120 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
117 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Brightpoint Community College was General Studies with 171 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Brightpoint Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

677

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

880

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 677 degrees were awarded to men at Brightpoint Community College, which is 0.769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (880).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brightpoint Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Brightpoint Community College in Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology, which is 8.08 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Brightpoint Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.73 times more than the 84 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 16% of students graduating from Brightpoint Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Brightpoint Community College is Male and Asian (62.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.01% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
950 degrees awarded
Black or African American
268 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
174 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brightpoint Community College is white (950 degrees awarded). There were 3.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (268 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
516 degrees awarded
White Male
434 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brightpoint Community College is white female (516 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (434 degrees).

Operations

Brightpoint Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.87M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.83k (0.0411%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Brightpoint Community College had a total salary expenditure of 50.9M. Brightpoint Community College employs 36 Instructors, 35 Professors and 22 Associate professors. Most academics at Brightpoint Community College are Female Professor (23), Male Instructor (19), and Female Instructor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightpoint Community College are: Management, with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Endowment

$6.87M

2022 Endowment

13.8%

decline from 2021

Brightpoint Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.87M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Brightpoint Community College declined 13.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.66M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brightpoint Community College (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.

Salary Expenditure

$25.8M

2022 Salaries

1.09%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Brightpoint Community College paid a median of $25.8M in salaries, which represents 50.7% of their overall expenditure ($50.9M) and a 1.09% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.29% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.2% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.19M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2022, Brightpoint Community College paid a total of $8.19M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

68 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brightpoint Community College were Instructor with 36 employees, Professor with 35 employees, and Associate professor with 22 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brightpoint Community College were Management with 68 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Professor
Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brightpoint Community College was Female Professor with 23 employees, Male Instructor with 19 employees, and Female Instructor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brightpoint Community College.

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