Brightpoint Community College
Brightpoint Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Chester, VA. It offers 68 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1969 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 9,380 students attended Brightpoint Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 117 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 253 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 282 (full-time) and 359 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Brightpoint Community College is 38% and transfer-out rate is 18%. The retention rate is 68% at the school.
| Student Population | 9,380 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Number of Faculty | 370 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Brightpoint Community College is $11,520
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
31% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,671 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,520 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,671 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Brightpoint Community College offers 36 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 621 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 27 | 6 | 355 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 9 | 1 | 266 |
| Total | 36 | 7 | 621 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Brightpoint Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 621 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 355 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 266 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 18 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✔ (1 completers) | 194 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✔ | 194 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 4 |
| Precision Metal Working (other) | ✕ | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 23 completers |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | ✕ | 23 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 13 |
| Total | 266 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 9,380 students have enrolled into Brightpoint Community College. By gender, 3,956 male and 5,424 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,753 White (50.67%), 2,055 Black/African American (21.91%), 1,259 Hispanic (13.42%), 342 Asian (3.65%), and 2,221 students with other races. 125 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,380 | 3,956 | 5,424 |
| American Indian/Native American | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Asian | 342 | 180 | 162 |
| Black/African American | 2,055 | 709 | 1,346 |
| Hispanic | 1,259 | 508 | 751 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| White | 4,753 | 2,114 | 2,639 |
| Two More | 534 | 238 | 296 |
| Un-Known | 281 | 148 | 133 |
| Non-resident Alien | 125 | 44 | 81 |
Directory Information
- 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA
- 804-796-4000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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