Blue Ridge Community College is a public community college located in Weyers Cave, VA. It offers 49 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 3 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Blue Ridge Community College is $5,502 for Virginia residents and $11,505 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Virginia public community colleges' average ($11,196).

The school has 3,562 students, which is lower than Virginia community collleges' average (3,329). In addition, 1,048 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance - Blue Ridge CC
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,502$11,505
Books & Supplies$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs$22,245
Average Financial Aid$3,977
Cost of Attendance$28,947$34,950
After Financial Aid$24,970$30,973
Blue Ridge CC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Blue Ridge Community College$5,502$11,505
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

Blue Ridge Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs12NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3316NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 200 completers
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)139 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician8 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Ground Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 37 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,562 students at Blue Ridge Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,300 male students and 2,086 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
Total3,3869562,430
Male Students1,300428872
Female Students2,0865281,558

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,562 total students, 2,245 students enrolled through distance learning (1,048 students enrolled exclusively and 1,197 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,562
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,048
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,197
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,317

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Blue Ridge Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1 College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA
Phone540-234-9261
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,502
Out-of-State$11,505
Student Population »3,562 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »34%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,977
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)