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Blue Ridge Community College, also known as BRCC, is a community college located in Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It was established on December 1, 1969. The first course was offered on January 8, 1970. BRCC’s main campus spreads across an area of 140 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It also offers continuing education programs to students.
BRCC’s student life is active and vibrant. The campus is home to several student clubs, organizations, and honor societies including the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Campus Crusade for Christ, Center Stage Players, Phi Theta Kappa, and Horticulture Club.
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Campus Location180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728
USA
Main Tel: (828) 694-1700
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Blue Ridge Community College HighlightsWhere Blue Ridge Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in landscaping and horticulture and beauty and cosmetology.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 145 | 35 | | < 1 year certificate | 51 | 34 | | 1-2 year certificate | 32 | 26 |
Blue Ridge StudentsThe student enrollment at Blue Ridge was 1,968 in 2007 (1,008 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,379 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,466 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Blue Ridge participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 72 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Agricultural Business Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (23 awarded) - Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Make-Up Artist/Specialist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) CONSTRUCTION TRADES (8 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Building/Property Maintenance and Management
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (17 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (10 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (2 awarded) - Tourism Promotion Operations
- Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (13 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (56 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (21 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (9 awarded) - Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (22 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES (7 awarded) - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Welding Technology/Welder
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