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
Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
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 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 |
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| 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 30% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,400 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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