J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

1651 E Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228-2327
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Tel: (804) 371-3000
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  • J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College provides access to education that develops individuals for employment and career advancement, prepares students for successful transfer to colleges and universities, promotes personal enrichment and lifelong learning, and builds a skilled workforce that contributes to regional economic development.
School Highlights
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College serves 11,861 students (28% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Henrico County, VA.
  • The nearest community college to J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is Fortis College-Richmond (4.0 miles away).

Top Placements

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 320 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty320 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of J Sargeant Reynolds Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The J Sargeant Reynolds Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment11,861 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio37:136:1
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# Full-Time Students3,312 students717 students
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# Part-Time Students8,549 students860 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
5%
6%
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% Hispanic
4%
8%
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% Black
28%
22%
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% White
58%
57%
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% Hawaiian
2%
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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Diversity Score0.580.62
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College Completion Rate
13%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,600$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,428 is less than the state average of $4,550. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $10,266 is more than the state average of $9,760. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,428$4,550
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,266$9,760
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid64%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,740$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,660$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Virginia's newest community college - was founded in 1972 to serve the capitol region in and around the city of Richmond. In just over 25 years, J. Sargeant Reynolds has grown into the third largest college in the Virginia Community College System, enrolling students at three major campuses, at 5 off-campus sites, and "virtually" through distance learning. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College has three academic campuses - the Downtown Academic Campus, the Parham Road Academic Campus and the Western Academic Campus. The Parham Road Academic Campus, located one mile west of I-95 in Henrico County, offers college transfer programs in liberal arts, education, engineering, science, and computer science, as well as a broad range of occupational/technical programs in the areas of business, engineering, and public service. Students attend Reynolds for degrees that transfer to four-year universities and colleges in Virginia and elsewhere, degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates that prepare credit students for employment, credit courses for students who do not currently wish to complete an entire program - during the day, evening, on weekends, via distance learning and through dual enrollment and workforce development courses and services through the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA). JSRCC's occupational/technical plans, designed to prepare students for employment as technicians, paraprofessionals and skilled craftsmen. In these two-year plans, you can earn an Associate of Applied Arts (AAA) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. For even quicker and more focused preparation for an occupation, you can complete a Certificate (C) plan in two or three semesters.

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is Fortis College-Richmond (4.0 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Fortis College-Richmond
    Private, for profit
    491 students | 4.00 Mi2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
    Richmond,  VA  23230
    (804) 323-1020     4.00491
  • Centura College-Richmond Main
    Private, for profit
    167 students | 10.30 Mi7914 Midlothian Turnpike
    Richmond,  VA  23235
    (804) 330-0111     10.30167
  • ECPI University
    Private, for profit
    11,735 students | 11.10 Mi800 Moorefield Pk Dr
    Richmond,  VA  23236
    (804) 330-5533     11.1011,735
  • MedSpa Careers Institute
    Private, for profit
    10 students | 11.10 Mi800 Moorefield Park Drive
    Richmond,  VA  23236
    (804) 521-0400     11.1010
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
    Private, for profit
    626 students | 12.80 Mi8141 Hull St Rd
    Richmond,  VA  23235
    (804) 745-2444     12.80626
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 11,861 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,428
  • Out-state tuition: $10,266
  • Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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