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Blue Ridge Community College
- 180 West Campus Drive
- Flat Rock, NC 28731
- OPEID College Code: 00968400
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- General Phone: (828) 694-1700
- Interim President: Molly A. Parkhill
- Website: www.blueridge.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,968
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Our Mission...enriching the lives of those within our reach through education, training, and cultural activities.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 46%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 31% | 6% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,625 | $3,089 | $820 | $1,207 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 12 | 17 | 11 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,379 | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,466 | $7,024 | $7,024 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,541 | $7,364 | $7,081 |
| Other Expenses | $4,541 | $4,283 | $3,997 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,541 | $4,283 | $3,997 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,379 | $2,164 | $2,164 |
| Out of State | $8,466 | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,461 | $13,811 | $13,242 |
| Out of State | $20,548 | $19,571 | $19,002 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,920 | $6,447 | $6,161 |
| Out of State | $13,007 | $12,207 | $11,921 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,968 Undergraduate: 1,968
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 731 Female: 1,237
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 731 Female: 1,237
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 523 Part-Time: 1,445
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 523 Part-Time: 1,445
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.05% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.7% |
| Black | 95 | 5% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 5% |
| White | 1,716 | 87% |
| Unknown | 25 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 159 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 504 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 318 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 239 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 213 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 125 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 106 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 185 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 104 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 408 | 166 | 242 |
| Faculty Status | 287 | 72 | 215 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 287 | 72 | 215 |
| Primarily Instruction | 287 | 72 | 215 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 19 | 15 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 92 | 74 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 14 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,479 (72) | $54,974 (34) | $46,457 (38) |
| Professor | $50,479 (72) | $54,974 (34) | $46,457 (38) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,479 (72) | $54,974 (34) | $46,457 (38) |
| Professor | $50,479 (72) | $54,974 (34) | $46,457 (38) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $30,938 | $23,200 | $7,738 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 75% | 25% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 46 | 39 | 7 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Volleyball | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $10,765 | $3,230 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 18% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 16% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
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