Richard Bland College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Richard Bland College is a public community college in South Prince George, Virginia, enrolling about 894 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,045 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,090. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (39.4%) and White (32.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,090
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,045 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.26% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 894 82.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 9.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 45.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 26.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,134
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,747
- Room & Board: $12,142 annual estimate
Richard Bland College: what the data shows
Common questions about Richard Bland College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Richard Bland College?
Richard Bland College is located in South Prince George, VA (ZIP 23805-7100).
Is Richard Bland College public or private?
Richard Bland College is a Public institution.
How much does Richard Bland College cost?
Published tuition: $9,090 in-state, $14,970 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,045.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,245 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,329 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,279 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,905 |
| $110,001+ | $20,790 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,360.
How hard is it to get into Richard Bland College?
Admission rate: 89.26%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Richard Bland College?
Total enrollment: 894 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,134 students.
About 82% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Richard Bland College?
150%-time completion rate: 9.08%.
First-year retention: 57.2%.
What do graduates of Richard Bland College earn?
Median earnings: $34,377 six years after entry; $41,452 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
16.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Richard Bland College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Physical Sciences, General (151 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (16 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (9 completions)
- Behavioral Sciences (8 completions)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (5 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Richard Bland College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.26%; completion rate 9.08%; median earnings $41,452 at 10 years; net price $13,045. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,090
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Richard Bland College was $9,090.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,045
2024 Value
In 2024 Richard Bland College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,045.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,180 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,045 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$59,880 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,142 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,692 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,768 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Richard Bland College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.43% 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 Richard Bland 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 Richard Bland 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 | $4,020 | $13,858 | $8,701 |
| 2014 | $5,058 | $15,016 | $8,689 |
| 2015 | $5,493 | $15,236 | $10,015 |
| 2016 | $7,140 | $19,743 | $10,133 |
| 2017 | $7,823 | $21,720 | $14,372 |
| 2018 | $8,100 | $21,810 | $13,723 |
| 2019 | $8,100 | $21,810 | $12,736 |
| 2020 | $8,100 | $13,890 | $13,322 |
| 2021 | $8,160 | $14,130 | $12,995 |
| 2022 | $8,250 | $14,040 | $12,062 |
| 2023 | $8,850 | $14,910 | $8,920 |
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
89.26% Acceptance Rate
1,747 Total Applicants
1,256 Students Admitted
423 First-Time Students Enrolled
33.68% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Richard Bland College reported total enrollment of about 894 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (39.4%), White (32.9%), and Two or More Races (9.7%). About 16.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
82.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Richard Bland College in 2024 is 894 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,134 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.2%
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 Black or African American at 39.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.85% 100% Completion Time
9.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.85% of students graduating from Richard Bland College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Physical Sciences, General: 35% male / 65% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 88% male / 12% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 56% male / 44% 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 Richard Bland College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$41,452 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.54% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
694.40% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Richard Bland College.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Physical Sciences, General: 151 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 16 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 9 completions
4. Behavioral Sciences: 8 completions
5. Mathematics and Computer Science: 5 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Richard Bland College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Richard Bland College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Richard Bland College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,693
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,554
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Richard Bland College is a public institution located in South Prince George, VA, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Physical Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 894 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (39.4%), White (32.9%), Two or More Races (9.7%). The admission rate is 89.26%. The 150%-time completion rate is 9.08%. Approximately 16.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
South Prince George, VA 23805-7100
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 9.08% graduation rate at Richard Bland 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richard Bland College located?
Richard Bland College is located in South Prince George, VA.
What is Richard Bland College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Richard Bland College is 89.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,747 applicants and 1,256 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Richard Bland College cost?
Reported tuition is $9,090 and average net price is $13,045 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,142 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Richard Bland College?
Richard Bland College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,134 students, Black or African American (39.4%), White (32.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Richard Bland College?
About 45.2% of students at Richard Bland College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Richard Bland College earn?
Median earnings are $34,377 six years after entry and $41,452 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Richard Bland College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 9.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Richard Bland College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is Richard Bland College public or private?
Richard Bland College is a public institution located in South Prince George, VA.
Is Richard Bland College an HBCU?
No. Richard Bland College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Richard Bland College a tribal college?
No. Richard Bland College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Richard Bland College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Richard Bland College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.9%).
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
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- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in 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.