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
Type2-4 years, public
Address13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA
Phone804-796-4000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,938
Out-of-State$10,941
Student Population »8,792 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate68% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,077
Students to Faculty22:1 (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 Cost Of Attendance
Virginia ResidentsOut-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
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Virginia ResidentsOut-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
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs713NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3632NOT 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.
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 34 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 110 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)190 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 38 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 48 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT 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
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
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 NurseNOT OFFERED 89 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total8,5581,9856,573
Male Students3,5278672,660
Female Students5,0311,1183,913

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 Enrollment8,792
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,591
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,136
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,065
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