Top Richmond Community Colleges
- For the 2018-19 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Richmond, Virginia, serving 13,029 students.
- For Richmond private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,668 per year (view national tuition costs).
- Richmond community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.65 (view national diversity statistics).
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black).
Top Richmond, VA Community Colleges (2018-19)
- College Location Students
- Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondPrivate, for profit8141 Hull St Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)745-2444 626 students - Centura College-Richmond MainPrivate, for profit7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)330-0111 167 students - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)330-5533 11,735 students - Fortis College-RichmondPrivate, for profit2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
(804)323-1020 491 students - MedSpa Careers InstitutePrivate, for profit800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)521-0400 10 students
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