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Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC·Public·1,788 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,788 students.

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Accept
1,788
Students
$8,829
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$29,600
Earnings
10 yr
$9,280
Debt

About This School

Blue Ridge Community College is a public institution located in Flat Rock, North Carolina with approximately 1,788 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,829 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Blue Ridge Community College may refer to:Blue Ridge Community College, Henderson and Transylvania Counties Blue Ridge Community College (Virginia), Weyers Cave, Augusta County Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, Martinsburg, West Virginia

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at roughly $8,829/year after aid and only $9,280 in median debt at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable and one of the stronger arguments for attending. The concern is the $29,600 median earnings figure ten years out, which is low enough to make you think carefully about which program you're choosing — this school makes more sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or for career-specific credentials in fields with clear local hiring, rather than as a standalone path to financial mobility.

Founded
1967
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing21%
Health Professions9%
Education4%
Computer Science2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,660
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,804
Avg Net Price
$8,829
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$9,280

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,280
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,280
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$29,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White71%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,788 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Blue Ridge Community College

180 West Campus Drive

Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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