Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public community college in Martinsburg, West Virginia, enrolling about 1,661 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,641 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,752. Student demographics in federal data include White (71.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,752
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,641 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,661 47.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.32%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 53.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 44.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,634
  • Room & Board: $7,826 annual estimate

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is located in Martinsburg, WV (ZIP 25403).

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College public or private?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Blue Ridge Community and Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $4,752 in-state, $8,808 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $4,641.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,201
$30,001–$48,000$4,002
$48,001–$75,000$5,911
$75,001–$110,000$6,572
$110,001+$11,522

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,008.

How big is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?

Total enrollment: 1,661 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 6,634 students.

About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 32.32%.

First-year retention: 78.4%.

What do graduates of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $35,210 six years after entry; $39,293 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,000.

20.38% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.32%; median earnings $39,293 at 10 years; net price $4,641. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,752
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College was $4,752.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,641
2024 Value

In 2024 Blue Ridge Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,641.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$18,564 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,641 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$19,008 4-Year In-State Tuition

$35,232 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$7,826 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,470 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$14,048 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$56,192 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

20.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13.09% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,120$5,616$9,189
2014$3,432$6,192$7,925
2015$3,696$6,672$7,831
2016$3,864$6,984$7,879
2017$4,032$7,296$7,359
2018$4,128$7,464$6,644
2019$4,128$7,464$6,293
2020$4,128$7,464$5,505
2021$4,128$7,464$5,142
2022$4,128$7,464$4,330
2023$4,344$7,848$4,443

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,661 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%), and Black or African American (9.8%). About 20.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in 2024 is 1,661 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,634 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

78.4%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

27.27% 100% Completion Time

32.32% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27.27% of students graduating from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
  • General Studies: 21% male / 79% female
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 89% male / 11% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

Return on Investment

$13,000 Median Student Debt

$39,293 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

33.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

2016.62% Return on Investment

3.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 51 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 183 completions

2. General Studies: 97 completions

3. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 57 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 46 completions

5. Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry: 42 completions

6. Operations Management and Supervision: 25 completions

7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 18 completions

8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 17 completions

9. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 16 completions

Most popular programs at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 44.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,342
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,346

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Martinsburg, WV, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Enrollment is approximately 1,661 students. Student body composition includes White (71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%), Black or African American (9.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.32%. Approximately 20.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Location

Martinsburg, WV 25403

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.32% graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 51 distinct degree programs, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College located?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is located in Martinsburg, WV.

How much does Blue Ridge Community and Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $4,752 and average net price is $4,641 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,826 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,634 students, White (71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (9.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?

About 53.4% of students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Blue Ridge Community and Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $35,210 six years after entry and $39,293 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 32.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Blue Ridge Community and Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,000.

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College public or private?

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Martinsburg, WV.

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College an HBCU?

No. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College a tribal college?

No. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.9%).

Is Blue Ridge Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • West Virginia trade schools profile
  • Martinsburg, West Virginia city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in West Virginia

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.