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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.
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Campus Location1 College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486-0080
USA
Main Tel: (540) 234-9261
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Blue Ridge Community College HighlightsWhere Blue Ridge Community College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 420 | 11 | | < 1 year certificate | 45 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 10 |
Blue Ridge StudentsThe student enrollment at Blue Ridge was 4,084 in 2007 (2,481 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,307 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,737 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
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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| With tenure | | 1 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 66 |
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 (18 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (56 awarded) - Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (18 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
LIBERAL ARTS (255 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded) - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (63 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (10 awarded) - Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (45 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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