Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock

180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock serves 2,399 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is same as the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,399 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,304
  • Out-state tuition: $8,448
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 273 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
273 staff
256 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,399 students
2,142 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
665 students
693 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,734 students
1,449 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
194 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
665 students
693 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,734 students
1,583 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
10%
10%
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% Black
2%
18%
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% White
78%
60%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.38
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,700
$27,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,304 is less than the state average of $3,923. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,448 is less than the state average of $9,541. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,304
$3,923
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,448
$9,541
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,865
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,125
$5,846
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Blue Ridge Community College is one of 58 institutions that operate under the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. The creation of BRCC dates back to 1963, when the North Carolina General Assembly authorized a system of comprehensive community colleges and technical institutes in areas of the state that had a need for institutions of higher learning. A few years later, the residents of Henderson County approved a bond issue and a special tax levy to provide funds for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a school facility to serve the community. Henderson County Technical Institute opened its doors in December 1969 and the first course was offered on January 8, 1970. The first full-time curriculum classes began the following semester on September 14, 1970. Shortly after, in October of 1970, the Board of Trustees changed the name from Henderson County Technical Institute to Blue Ridge Technical Institute. Then nine years later they renamed the school Blue Ridge Technical College. The Board of Trustees approved the current name, Blue Ridge Community College 1987.Blue Ridge Community College Henderson County Campus is located on 128 acres on College Drive, between Airport Road and South Allen Road in Flat Rock, North Carolina. The 13-building complex provides over 358,000 square feet of floor space. In addition to offices, classrooms, laboratory space and student center areas, facilities also include a distance learning center, a 66,000-square foot Applied Technology Building, a comprehensive library, an Environmental and Safety Training Center, teaching and performance auditoriums, and a state-of-the-art Technology and Education Development Center that includes virtual training, television and audio recording studios, and a 1,000- seat conference hall. The Transylvania County Campus is located on nine acres on the corner of Oak Park Drive and Osborne Road in Brevard, North Carolina. The two-building complex houses instructional and office space, an Applied Technology Building completed in 2008, and the Blue Ridge Innovation Network, a 3,500 square-foot facility for small business incubation.Situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at an altitude of 2,140 feet, the College is easily accessible via Interstate 26, Highways 64, 25, 191, and 176. Commercial air service is provided by several major airlines which serve the Asheville Regional Airport located twelve miles north of Hendersonville. The location between the metropolitan areas of Asheville, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina, place the College near the center of a rapid growth area in southwestern North Carolina. This location is also near several vacation/recreation destinations which include Flat Rock, the Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, Bat Cave, Chimney Rock, Biltmore House, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.), the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.), the Associate in Fine Arts Degree (A.F.A.), the Associate in General Education (A.G.E.), and the Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.Sc.). Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Blue Ridge Community College.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock cost?
Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock's tuition is approximately $2,304 for In-State students and $8,448 for Out-State students.
What schools are Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock often compared to?
Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rockis often viewed alongside schools like Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock's ranking?
Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Highest completion rates.

School Calendar

View the Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day of Spring Curriculum Classes
May 07, 2024 (Tuesday)
First Day of Summer Curriculum Classes
May 20, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Summer Classes
July 25, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day For Fall 2024 Registration
August 08, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Fall 2024 Classes
August 15, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,399 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,304
  • Out-state tuition: $8,448
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,923 per year for in-state students and $9,541 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,438 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Durham Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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