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Richard Bland College of The College of William and Mary is located in Petersburg, Virginia. Established in 1960, it is commonly known as RBC. The college offers programs leading to associate’s degrees and has over 10 course areas from which to choose.
RBC has active club sports teams such as the Men’s Club Soccer Team. The students at RBC participate in a variety of intramural sporting events such as soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and volleyball. The college offers deserving students financial aid in the form of scholarship programs such as the Clarence L. Richardson Scholarship, the Colonel James M. and Elizabeth Carson Memorial Scholarship, the Virginia B. Nelson Memorial Scholarship and the Anabel Green Pilcher Scholarship.
Petersburg, VA 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 advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Robert Bland College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 1,402 enrolled students (as of 2007).
A lot of students at Robert Bland College attend part-time.
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
http://www.rbc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 196 | physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Robert Bland College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 209 | 2 |
In 2007, Robert Bland College had a total enrollment of 1,402 students (999 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 98% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Petersburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 561 | 504 | 90% | 419 | 83% |
| Men | 210 | 184 | 88% | 161 | 88% |
| Women | 351 | 320 | 91% | 258 | 81% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,802 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Robert Bland College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370700)
Robert Bland College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $65,819 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $54,925 | 11 | $51,340 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $42,701 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $58,653 | 18 | $49,092 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(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 1% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
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 Has ROTC (army)
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