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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Henderson County, NC |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
590 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
1,499 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
2,089 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
57% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
28% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,672 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
13% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$757 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
15% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,075 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
1% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,313 |
$3,048 |
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- In 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly authorized a system of comprehensive community colleges and technical institutes to be established in areas of the state where a definite need for such an institution was shown. On the basis of this need and through the combined efforts of interested citizens in Henderson County, Blue Ridge Community College was established as Henderson County Technical Institute in May of 1969. The school's local board of trustees was administered the oath of office on September 9, 1969. The institution began operation on December 1, 1969, with the first course offered on January 8, 1970. The first full-time curriculum classes began on September 14, 1970. The board of trustees voted to change the name from Henderson County Technical Institute to Blue Ridge Technical Institute on October 12, 1970. On July 9, 1979, they voted to change the name to Blue Ridge Technical College. The Board of Trustees approved the name of Blue Ridge Community College on September 14, 1987. Blue Ridge Community College is one of fifty-nine similar institutions which operate under the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
- Blue Ridge Community College occupies facilities on a 140-acre campus. The Flat Rock campus is located on College Drive, which connects Airport Road and Allen Road, two and a half miles southeast of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. A ten-building complex provides 305,595 square feet of floor space, divided into shop and laboratory space, classrooms, library, learning center, office and reception space, and student lounge area. The College opened the David W. Sink, Jr. Building in 1997. It houses all allied health programs, the Cosmetology program, the Early Childhood Associate program and its accompanying Child Development Center. The south wing of the building contains a 405-seat auditorium.
- At the heart of Blue Ridge Community College is a dedicated and highly qualified faculty and support staff who work hard to make your learning experiences here challenging and rewarding. We are here to support you in attaining your educational goals. Whether your goal is a technical skill in which you wish to be certified, preparation for further study in a four-year institution, qualifications for a technical career achieved through an associate degree, pursuit of a technical interest or mastery of literacy and basic education, we want to provide instruction at convenient times and manageable costs.
- Blue Ridge Community College is a vital part of all communities in Henderson and Transylvania Counties. However, our reach extends far beyond county lines, since many of the corporations here serve markets throughout the world.
- Blue Ridge Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 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.), and the Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.Sc.).
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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