Brightpoint Community College

Brightpoint Community College is a public community college located in Chester, VA. It offers 68 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 20 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,938 for Virginia residents and $10,941 for out-of-state students at Brightpoint Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,196) of public community colleges in Virginia.

It has 8,792 students that are higher than the average population (3,329 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 2,591 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,800.

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Academic Overview

Brightpoint Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chester, Virginia.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,938 for Virginia residents and $10,941 for other students on average. It offers 68 degree programs through 36 Certificate, 32 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 20 programs (7 Certificate, 13 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA
Phone	804-796-4000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,938 Out-of-State$10,941
Student Population »	8,792 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	31%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	68% (Full-time) 48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,077
Students to Faculty	22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,938 for Virginia residents and $10,941 for out-of-state students at Brightpoint Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,196) over public community colleges in Virginia.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Brightpoint Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia 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
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,938	$10,941
Books & Supplies	$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,910
Average Financial Aid	$4,077
Cost of Attendance	$20,308	$26,311
After Financial Aid	$16,231	$22,234
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State Students
Brightpoint Community College	$4,938	$10,941
Public Community Colleges in Virginia	$5,187	$11,196
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Brightpoint Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 20 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 7 Certificate, 13 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	7	13	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	36	32	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.

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mass Communication/Media Studies	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	41 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other)	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN 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	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	110 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	190 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	48 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/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts (other)	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	45 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)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	89 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	73 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,792 students at Brightpoint Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,527 male students and 5,031 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	8,558	1,985	6,573
Male Students	3,527	867	2,660
Female Students	5,031	1,118	3,913

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Brightpoint Community College, there are 8,792 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,727 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,591 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,136 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	8,792
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,591
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,136
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	4,065

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