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Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC)
- 1 College Lane
- Weyers Cave, VA 24486
- OPEID College Code: 00681900
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- General Phone: (540) 234-9261
- President: James R. Perkins
- Website: www.brcc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 4,084
- College Alias: BRCC, Blue Ridge
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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 Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 44%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 13% | 22% | 14% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,679 | $2,750 | $1,547 | $1,060 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 13 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 232 | 224 | 167 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,307 | $2,334 | $2,199 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,737 | $7,286 | $6,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,107 | $3,134 | $2,999 |
| Out of State | $8,537 | $8,086 | $7,445 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,707 | $11,734 | $11,599 |
| Out of State | $17,137 | $16,686 | $16,045 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,707 | $6,734 | $6,599 |
| Out of State | $12,137 | $11,686 | $11,045 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, Other | - | 18 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 4 | - |
| Business, Commerce | 2 | 45 |
| Management Information Systems | - | 9 |
| Communication Technology | ||
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Electrical Engineering Technologies, Other | - | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technologies, Other | - | - |
| Industrial Technology | - | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other | 2 | 6 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 45 | - |
| Nursing | 2 | 61 |
| Psychiatric, Mental Health Services Technician | - | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 255 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | - | - |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology | - | - |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other | 2 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Security and Protective Services, Other | - | 10 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,084 Undergraduate: 4,084
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,716 Female: 2,368
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,716 Female: 2,368
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,671 Part-Time: 2,413
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,671 Part-Time: 2,413
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian | 16 | 0.4% |
| Black | 205 | 5% |
| Asian | 73 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 3% |
| White | 3,669 | 90% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 278 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,061 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 906 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 550 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 434 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 233 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 202 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 272 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 146 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 294 | 170 | 124 |
| Faculty Status | 191 | 67 | 124 |
| Tenured Faculty | 1 | 1 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 191 | 67 | 124 |
| Primarily Instruction | 191 | 67 | 124 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 25 | 25 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 61 | 61 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,836 (64) | $56,911 (32) | $48,761 (32) |
| Professor | $74,572 (5) | $74,572 (5) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $57,380 (13) | $56,851 (9) | $58,570 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,301 (25) | $54,504 (12) | $52,191 (13) |
| Instructor | $44,295 (21) | $47,100 (6) | $43,173 (15) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,194 (3) | $71,982 (1) | $76,800 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $76,800 (2) | - (-) | $76,800 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,982 (1) | $71,982 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,225 (67) | $56,972 (33) | $49,589 (34) |
| Professor | $74,572 (5) | $74,572 (5) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $58,108 (15) | $56,851 (9) | $59,992 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,516 (26) | $54,842 (13) | $52,191 (13) |
| Instructor | $44,295 (21) | $47,100 (6) | $43,173 (15) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 21% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
