Blue Ridge Community College

Blue Ridge Community College Overview

Blue Ridge Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Blue Ridge was founded in 1967 and the school enrolls around 4,099 students a year, including 4,099 undergraduates.

Planning to play sports? Blue Ridge has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Blue Ridge on the Student Life page.

2022 Blue Ridge Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$4,620
Out-of-State	$9,918

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Is Blue Ridge a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Blue Ridge offers and if it seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Blue Ridge

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Blue Ridge, around 59% return for their sophomore year. Around 32% of students who started at Blue Ridge earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Blue Ridge Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Blue Ridge directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Blue Ridge

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Blue Ridge's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Blue Ridge.

Based on this information, how does Blue Ridge sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Blue Ridge a good school for you?

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Where is Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge is located in the rural setting of Weyers Cave, Virginia.

If you want to see Blue Ridge for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 81 to Weyers Cave, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Shenandoah Valley Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Blue Ridge and Weyers Cave are like without leaving home.

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