- Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public community college in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Formerly the Community and Technical College of Shepherd, it was part of Shepherd College until March 2005, when it was accredited as an independent institution.
School Highlights
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College serves 6,092 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 25%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,092 students
- In-state tuition: $3,432
- Out-state tuition: $6,192
- Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 199 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
(WV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
199 staff
49 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 37% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,092 students
860 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
921 students
384 students
# Part-Time Students
5,171 students
476 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
609 students
220 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
921 students
384 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,171 students
476 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
80%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
4%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.42
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
30%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,432 is less than the state average of $3,640. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,192 is less than the state average of $8,321. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,432
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,192
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,189
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
97%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
460
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blue Ridge Community and Technical College cost?
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $3,432 for In-State students and $6,192 for Out-State students.
What is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College's ranking?
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in West Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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