Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary
School Highlights
- Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary serves 1,525 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
- Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary is the only community colleges within Petersburg City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary is John Tyler Community College (13.0 miles away).
Top Placements (Virginia)
Listed among the top community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 31% over five years.
| Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 45 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,525 students | 1,577 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 860 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 340 | 12 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| % Black | 28% | 22% |
| % White | 62% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 3% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 30% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,400 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary is John Tyler Community College (13.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 9,875 students | 13.00 Mi13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Chester, VA 23831
(804)796-4000 13.009,875 - Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondPrivate, for profit626 students | 22.40 Mi8141 Hull St Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)745-2444 22.40626 - Centura College-Richmond MainPrivate, for profit167 students | 25.00 Mi7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)330-0111 25.00167 - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit11,735 students | 25.90 Mi800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)330-5533 25.9011,735 - MedSpa Careers InstitutePrivate, for profit10 students | 25.90 Mi800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)521-0400 25.9010
Recent Articles
We report on the recent increases in Stafford Loan Rates, which have led to some community colleges across the country discontinuing this option for financial aid.
Attending college is expensive but there are options for financing beyond just student loans. Keep reading to learn more.
College is expensive enough without the added cost of medical school on top of it. If you're on a pre-med track, consider taking some of your prerequisites at community college. Keep reading to learn more.
