Blue Ridge Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Blue Ridge Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $2,660 for North Carolina residents and $8,804 for other students on average. It offers 90 degree programs through 55 Certificate, 35 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 29 programs (17 Certificate, 12 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC
Phone	828-694-1700
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$2,660 Out-of-State$8,804
Student Population »	2,794 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	50%
Transfer-out Rate	12%
Retention Rate	69% (Full-time) 47% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,209
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $2,660 for North Carolina residents and $8,804 for out-of-state students at Blue Ridge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,473) over public community colleges in North Carolina.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Blue Ridge Community College. Then, we compare its costs to North Carolina community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$2,660	$8,804
Books & Supplies	$1,751
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,676
Average Financial Aid	$3,209
Cost of Attendance	$19,087	$25,231
After Financial Aid	$15,878	$22,022
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State Students
Blue Ridge Community College	$2,660	$8,804
Public Community Colleges in North Carolina	$2,542	$8,473
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Blue Ridge Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 29 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 17 Certificate, 12 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	17	12	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	55	35	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural and Food Products Processing	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Language Interpretation and Translation	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	170 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Finance	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,794 students at Blue Ridge Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,005 male students and 1,630 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,635	732	1,903
Male Students	1,005	304	701
Female Students	1,630	428	1,202

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Blue Ridge Community College, there are 2,794 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,763 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,119 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,644 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,794
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,119
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,644
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	31