- 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 8,681 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,681 students
- In-state tuition: $4,428
- Out-state tuition: $10,266
- Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 197 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1972
Total Faculty
197 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Achieving the Dream (ATD)
Student Body
The student population of J Sargeant Reynolds Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The J Sargeant Reynolds Community College diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,681 students
1,380 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
2,818 students
585 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
5,863 students
795 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,681 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,818 students
415 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,863 students
795 students
% Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
29%
22%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
44%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,428 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,266 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,428
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,266
$8,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
86%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,198
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Red Hawk
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does J Sargeant Reynolds Community College cost?
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College's tuition is approximately $4,428 for In-State students and $10,266 for Out-State students.
What is J Sargeant Reynolds Community College's ranking?
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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