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Blue Ridge Community College, also known as BRCC, is a community college situated in the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Augusta County. It was established in the year 1967. BRCC is one of 23 community colleges of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). In addition to the main campus, BRCC operates satellite campuses in Harrisonburg and Fishersville, Virginia. The college offers occupational and technical associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. The college also offers four-year transfer programs and distance learning programs.
BRCC’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Student Government Association, Blue Ridge Buddies Club, and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society.
Weyers Cave, VA is home to Blue Ridge. Weyers Cave is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Blue Ridge go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Blue Ridge has 4,084 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave
1 College Lane
Weyers Cave, VA 24486-0080
General Phone: (540) 234-9261
http://www.brcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 273 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 64 | veterinary assistant, mental health services tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Business and Management | 52 | business administration, accounting and related services |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | mental and social health services |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, CAD and design, industrial tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | various performing arts |
| Office and Administration | 0 | business support services |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Ridge in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 498 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 50 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 10 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Blue Ridge had a total enrollment of 4,084 students (2,623 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 97% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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 | $ 2,449 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,901 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Blue Ridge participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 681900)
Blue Ridge has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $74,545 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $73,012 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $60,120 | 5 | $62,397 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $55,563 | 12 | $53,181 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $49,462 | 12 | $45,228 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $58,202 | 30 | $51,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue Ridge Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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