The student population of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College has declined by 40% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Blue Ridge Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.34 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,912 students
1,062 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
920 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
2,992 students
434 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
211 students
154 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
920 students
628 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,992 students
453 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
100 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
81%
85%
% Two or more races
5%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.27
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
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 14% 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 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,432
$3,640
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,192
$8,321
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,189
$4,580
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 3,912 students
In-state tuition: $3,432
Out-state tuition: $6,192
Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
Minority enrollment: 19%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
