Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary

11301 Johnson Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
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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%.

Top Placements

Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty45 staff45 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,525 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:136:1
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# Full-Time Students-717 students
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# Part-Time Students-860 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		34012
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
2%
8%
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% Black
28%
22%
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% White
62%
57%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score0.530.62
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College Completion Rate
30%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,400$29,400
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,058 is more than the state average of $4,550. The in-state tuition has grown by 45% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,016 is more than the state average of $9,760. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,058$4,550
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Out-State Tuition Fees$15,016$9,760
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,869$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate53%83%
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SAT Math425425
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SAT Writing440440
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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).
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  • John Tyler Community College
    Public
    9,875 students | 13.00 Mi13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy
    Chester,  VA  23831
    (804) 796-4000     13.009,875
  • Chester Career College
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    Public
    205 students | 13.30 Mi751 WEST HUNDRED ROAD
    Chester,  VA  23836
    13.30205
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
    Private, for profit
    626 students | 22.50 Mi8141 Hull St Rd
    Richmond,  VA  23235
    (804) 745-2444     22.50626
  • Centura College-Richmond Main
    Private, for profit
    167 students | 25.00 Mi7914 Midlothian Turnpike
    Richmond,  VA  23235
    (804) 330-0111     25.00167
  • ECPI University
    Private, for profit
    11,735 students | 25.90 Mi800 Moorefield Pk Dr
    Richmond,  VA  23236
    (804) 330-5533     25.9011,735
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 1,525 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,058
  • Out-state tuition: $15,016
  • Acceptance Rate: 53%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
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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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