Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary
Location and Contact Information
11301 Johnson RdPetersburg, VA 23805
USA
Main Tel: (804) 862-6100
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Richard Bland College, established in 1960 and also known as RBC, is located in Petersburg, Virginia. RBC is the only public junior college and is referred to as the Junior College of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The institution offers various associate degrees in a number of courses and programs in the fields of liberal arts and sciences. It provides courses online as well.
Richard Bland College maintains an active student life for the overall development of the students. A number of activities such as the international travel, theater and community service, and Intramural sports are organized. The campus sponsors various clubs and organizations like International Unity Club, Wild Minds Creative Writing Club, Phi Theta Kappa National Honor, and History Club among others.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,102 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,830 |
| Room and board | $ 10,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 2,734 |
Financial Aid
Robert Bland College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 62% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 62% | $3,042 |
| Institutional Grant | 22% | $1,466 |
| Federal Grant | 30% | $3,814 |
| Pell Grant | 30% | $3,605 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,017 |
| State or Local Grant | 17% | $2,595 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 35% | $5,609 |
| Federal Loan | 35% | $5,609 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan College of Chiropractic | Chesterfield, MO | 1,143 |
| 2 | Riverside Community College | Riverside, CA | 36,146 |
| 3 | The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | 4,696 |
| 4 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL | 17,477 |
| 5 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 902 |
| 6 | Texas A & M University at Galveston | Galveston, TX | 1,612 |
| 7 | University of California-Merced | Merced, CA | 2,718 |
| 8 | Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | 30,026 |
| 9 | United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | 4,488 |
| 10 | Lane College | Jackson, TN | 1,981 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 165 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 25 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,634 in 2009-2010 (1,110 full-time equivalent).
About 41% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 59% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 91% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 74% Women 80% All 80%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 380-500 Math 370-490 Writing 370-490
Room and Board
Robert Bland College provides on-campus housing for 246 of its 1,110 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
SCIENCE
- Physical Sciences