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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.
Blue Ridge is found in Weyers Cave, VA. Weyers Cave is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Blue Ridge.
The school is known for its programs in agricultural science and management and liberal arts.
Blue Ridge accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,084 in 2007 at Blue Ridge.
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Ridge Community College
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 | 255 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 56 | business, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | mental and social health services |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | agricultural business |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | security and protective services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | vehicle maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance |
| Media | 1 | printing equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Ridge in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 420 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 10 |
In 2007, Blue Ridge had a total enrollment of 4,084 students (2,481 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (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 | $ 2,307 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,737 |
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 34 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $74,572 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $56,851 | 4 | $58,570 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $54,504 | 13 | $52,191 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $47,100 | 15 | $43,173 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $56,911 | 32 | $48,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
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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