- Founded in 1970, Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is a comprehensive, multi-campus public institution of higher education. Through its three locations - the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses and the Luray-Page County Center - the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester.
School Highlights
Laurel Ridge Community College serves 5,902 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,902 students
- In-state tuition: $4,199
- Out-state tuition: $10,037
- Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Laurel Ridge Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 132 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Laurel Ridge 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
1970
Campus Size
120 acres
Total Faculty
132 staff
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Laurel Ridge Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The Laurel Ridge Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 51% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,902 students
1,380 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,873 students
585 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,029 students
795 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,902 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,873 students
415 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,029 students
795 students
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
22%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
66%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,700
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,199 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,037 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,199
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,037
$8,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
86%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,750
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- LFCC offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. LFCC also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. LFCC serves more than 7,600 unduplicated credit students and more than 10,450 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually. LFCC offers low tuition rates that are approximately one-third the cost of attending a four-year institution in Virginia. In addition, the College offers students flexible scheduling options with day, evening, weekend and Internet courses. LFCC has established numerous transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities in Virginia, enabling a smooth transition from LFCC to other institutions. Lord Fairfax Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Lord Fairfax Community College.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laurel Ridge Community College cost?
Laurel Ridge Community College's tuition is approximately $4,199 for In-State students and $10,037 for Out-State students.
What is Laurel Ridge Community College's ranking?
Laurel Ridge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Laurel Ridge Community College is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (31.0 miles away)
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