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Petersburg, Virginia is home to Robert Bland College. Petersburg is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Robert Bland College go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in science.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Robert Bland College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,437 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary in Virginia was founded in 1960. It is the Junior College of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The College offers a traditional curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences leading to the associate degree and other programs appropriate to a junior college. The curriculum is intended to allow students to acquire junior status after transferring to a four-year college or to pursue expanded career opportunities. The College also recognizes its responsibility to serve the public by providing educational and cultural opportunities for the community at large."
More complete details are provided below.
Richard Bland College Of The College Of William And Mary
11301 Johnson Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
General Phone: (804) 862-6100
Admissions Phone: (804) 862-6225
Financial Aid Phone: (804) 862-6223
http://www.rbc.edu
Robert Bland College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 181 | physical sciences |
| Business And Management | 20 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Robert Bland College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 214 | 3 |
In 2005, Robert Bland College had a total enrollment of 1,437 students (1,023 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Petersburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (804) 862-6225
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,608 |
| Books and supplies | $ 770 |
Financial Aid:
Robert Bland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (804) 862-6223
Robert Bland College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $60,237 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $51,675 | 8 | $49,251 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $42,996 | 7 | $41,346 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $49,020 | 17 | $45,278 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Robert Bland College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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