Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in a rural area, in Weyers Cave.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,200 students attend the school. Every year 31% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.BRCC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,253, and fees were $999. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,551 and $1,629 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students4,200 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
The program is conditionally approved by the State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The program is offered in a combination of classroom theoretical instruction and clinical practice experience opportunities in a range of healthcare facilities.
Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination to become licensed Registered Nurses.
Students who are not directly accepted into the clinical part of the nursing program will be enrolled in the pre-nursing curriculum affording those intending to be admitted to the nursing program a chance to complete as many of the general education courses and pre-requisites for the clinical section.
Admission to the clinical part of the nursing program is competitive with students required to apply separately. LPNs entering the program are admitted in May while students with no nursing program enter the program in August. Priority is given to qualified residents from the Blue Ridge service area.
Admission Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Pre-requisite courses completed with a minimum of a ‘C’ grades
- Scores on the Nursing entrance examination
LPN’s applying for admission to the clinical component are required to present all the requirements of the regular admission criteria as well as an unencumbered current LPN license for the state of Virginia.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 63 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 95 miles radius of Blue Ridge Community College
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Piedmont Virginia Community College
31 miles away |
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
55 miles away |
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Dabney S Lancaster Community College
59 miles away |
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Germanna Community College
63 miles away |
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Lord Fairfax Community College
64 miles away |
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Centura College - Richmond Westend
90 miles away |
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Virginia Western Community College
91 miles away |
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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
91 miles away |
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
94 miles away |
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Allegany College of Maryland
95 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/1996 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $142/credit | |
| In State Students | $142/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,940 | $9,940 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 67% of Blue Ridge Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,243 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $722 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $984 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $1,531 |
| Federal Student Loans | 13% | $5,039 |
| Private Loans | -- | $8,168 |
$7,970
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,397 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,504 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,952 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,309 |
| Over $110,000$12,499 |
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Student Population
4,200
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,410
Women
1,790
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
75% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.
