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Blue Ridge Community College, also known as BRCC, was established in 1969. BRCC is a community college and is located in Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina. The campus of the institution consists of 10 buildings which are spread across an area of 140 acres. The institution offers degrees in more than 25 fields of study. A number of diploma courses are also available. Apart from these, students can also opt for special certificate and articulated programs. BRCC is organized into the following academic divisions:
Blue Ridge Community College competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I. The sports teams are known as the Bears, and they participate in baseball and volleyball. The students are also members of clubs and organizations like the Alpha Beta Gamma Business Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Blue Ridge Buddies Club, Blue Ridge Christian Fellowship, and Environmental Awareness Club.
The main campus of Blue Ridge is in Flat Rock, NC (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Blue Ridge offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Blue Ridge students most commonly major in a field related to landscaping and horticulture and beauty and cosmetology.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,968 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission...enriching the lives of those within our reach through education, training, and cultural activities."
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock
180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728
General Phone: (828) 694-1700
http://www.blueridge.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 63 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, liberal arts and humanities, general studies |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology, make-up artist, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Business and Management | 24 | business management, marketing, retail |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 23 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | special ed, teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Mechanics and Repair | 12 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, mechanic and repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 11 | surgical tech |
| Office and Administration | 10 | executive secretary |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electronics tech, water quality and recycling tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech, mechanical engineering related tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer applications programming, systems analyst, computer support, information science, information technology, network management, computer programming |
| Construction Trades | 5 | plumbing, carpentry, plumbing and water supply, building inspection and management, property management, electrician |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Hospitality | 2 | tourism promotion, travel services |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural technology |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health unit coordinator |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Ridge in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 144 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 53 | 35 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 27 |
In 2007-2008, Blue Ridge had a total enrollment of 1,968 students (1,538 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 94% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,431 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,552 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Blue Ridge participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 968400)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $54,849 | 44 | $49,303 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $54,849 | 44 | $49,303 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Make-Up Artist/Specialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue Ridge Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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