Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Weyers Cave, VA. Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Blue Ridge Community College is $5,646 for Virginia residents and $12,084 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 5.03% from last year at Blue Ridge CC.
- Total 3,790 students have enrolled in Blue Ridge CC and, of that, 1,138 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Blue Ridge CC offers 53 programs and 11 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Blue Ridge CC is 40% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Blue Ridge Community College is $5,646 for Virginia residents and $12,084 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 5.03% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,364 | $11,367 |
| 2022 | $5,364 | $11,367 |
| 2023 | $5,364 | $11,367 |
| 2024 | $5,502 | $11,505 |
| 2025 | $5,646 | $12,084 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Blue Ridge Community College offers 49 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Blue Ridge Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 16 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 139 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 200 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 37 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 37 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 24 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 18 |
Student Population
Total 3,790 students have enrolled to Blue Ridge Community College. By gender, there are 1,498 male and 2,292 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.65 to 1.
Blue Ridge Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,138 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| Asian | 118 | 50 | 68 |
| Black or African American | 229 | 97 | 132 |
| Hispanic | 564 | 224 | 340 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 2,487 | 945 | 1,542 |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 61 | 96 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 149 | 81 | 68 |
| Total | 3,790 | 1,498 | 2,292 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community College is 40% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $5,184 and 41% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 65% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,184 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 69 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 197 |