Blue Ridge Community College

Blue Ridge Community College is located near Weyers Cave in Virginia. This college, also referred to as BRCC, was established in 1967. The college is among the 23 colleges under the Virginia Community College System. BRCC offers its students a variety of associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in study areas which include accounting, business management and health sciences. There are also distance learning and continuing education programs hosted by BRCC.

Blue Ridge Community College has a wide range of student clubs and organizations available on campus including Blue Ridge Buddies Club, the Veterinary Technology Club, the Environmental Awareness Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Beta Gamma. The Campus Link blog is the vehicle for the students to express their views and campus news.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, therapy and counseling, and agricultural science and management.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,084 in 2007-2008 (2,623 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Blue Ridge participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.