Blue Ridge Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Blue Ridge Community College is a public community college in Flat Rock, North Carolina, enrolling about 1,758 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,756 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,660. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,660
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,756 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,758 26.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.72%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 28.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,000
- Room & Board: $9,826 annual estimate
Blue Ridge Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Blue Ridge Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blue Ridge Community College?
Blue Ridge Community College is located in Flat Rock, NC (ZIP 28731-4728).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Blue Ridge Community College public or private?
Blue Ridge Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Blue Ridge Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,660 in-state, $8,804 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,756.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,723 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,646 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,581 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,351 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,640.
How big is Blue Ridge Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,758 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,000 students.
About 27% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 49.72%.
First-year retention: 70.2%.
What do graduates of Blue Ridge Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,807 six years after entry; $36,324 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
35.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blue Ridge Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (158 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (72 completions)
- Accounting and Finance (62 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (60 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (43 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (40 completions)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (30 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (23 completions)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other (23 completions)
- Information Technology (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blue Ridge Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 49.72%; median earnings $36,324 at 10 years; net price $5,756. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,660
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blue Ridge Community College was $2,660.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,756
2024 Value
In 2024 Blue Ridge Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,756.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,024 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,756 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,216 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,826 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,450 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,936 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,744 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Blue Ridge Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.18% 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 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 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 | $2,373 | $8,517 | $7,908 |
| 2014 | $2,389 | $8,533 | $8,477 |
| 2015 | $2,389 | $8,533 | $8,358 |
| 2016 | $2,601 | $8,745 | $8,288 |
| 2017 | $2,601 | $8,745 | $8,059 |
| 2018 | $2,601 | $8,745 | $7,059 |
| 2019 | $2,651 | $8,795 | $7,789 |
| 2020 | $2,651 | $8,795 | $6,878 |
| 2021 | $2,651 | $8,795 | $9,625 |
| 2022 | $2,648 | $8,792 | $6,849 |
| 2023 | $2,660 | $8,804 | $8,829 |
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 College reported total enrollment of about 1,758 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.8%), Hispanic or Latino (17.6%), and Black or African American (4.8%). About 35.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
26.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blue Ridge Community College in 2024 is 1,758 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,000 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.2%
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 69.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.25% 100% Completion Time
49.72% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.25% of students graduating from Blue Ridge Community 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: 35% male / 65% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Accounting and Finance: 18% male / 82% 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 College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$36,324 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1477.66% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Blue Ridge Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 158 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 72 completions
3. Accounting and Finance: 62 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 60 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 43 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 40 completions
7. Sign Language Interpretation and Translation: 30 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 23 completions
9. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Blue Ridge Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blue Ridge Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blue Ridge Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,420
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,934
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 College is a public institution located in Flat Rock, NC, 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Accounting and Finance. Enrollment is approximately 1,758 students. Student body composition includes White (69.8%), Hispanic or Latino (17.6%), Black or African American (4.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 49.72%. Approximately 35.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Blue Ridge Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Ridge Community College located?
Blue Ridge Community College is located in Flat Rock, NC.
How much does Blue Ridge Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,660 and average net price is $5,756 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,826 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Blue Ridge Community College?
Blue Ridge Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,000 students, White (69.8%), Hispanic or Latino (17.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Blue Ridge Community College?
About 45.9% of students at Blue Ridge Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Blue Ridge Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,807 six years after entry and $36,324 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Blue Ridge Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Blue Ridge Community College public or private?
Blue Ridge Community College is a public institution located in Flat Rock, NC.
Is Blue Ridge Community College an HBCU?
No. Blue Ridge Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blue Ridge Community College a tribal college?
No. Blue Ridge Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Blue Ridge Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Blue Ridge Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.6%).
Is Blue Ridge Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Blue Ridge Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Carolina college costs
- North Carolina colleges by ROI
- North Carolina trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Carolina
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.