Average

Score: 50/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

64/100 · earnings-weighted

Blue Ridge Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Flat Rock, North Carolina 28731

🌐 www.blueridge.edu/

Blue Ridge Community College — tuition $2,432 in-state, $8,576 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 38%

Outcomes

53/100

Affordability

B+

76/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

22/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,822

Total Enrollment

38%

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,340

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Blue Ridge Community College ▼

40% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$461,768

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,807

1-Year Change

-1.6%

See full rental market data for 28731 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Blue Ridge Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,324

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,807

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$12,000

Median debt at graduation

49.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

35.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Blue Ridge Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$62,192	$67,450	-17%	#926 of 962	#874	$15,603
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$27,747	$36,495	-17%	#840 of 947	#760	$11,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$37,390	$36,310	-25%	#491 of 547	#473	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Blue Ridge Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $461,768
Avg rent near campus: $1,807/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 28756 (4.1% cap, Mill Spring)

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🏆 Where Blue Ridge Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#13

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

of 14 schools

#20

Accounting and Finance

of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,432	$8,576

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

45%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,340

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$7,084
$30,001 - $48,000	$7,462
$48,001 - $75,000	$8,336
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,832
$110,001+	$11,138

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 158 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 72 grads/yr Accounting and Finance 62 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 60 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 43 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 40 grads/yr Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 30 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 23 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 23 grads/yr Information Technology 22 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 19 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 18 grads/yr Child Development 18 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 16 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 12 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 12 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Blue Ridge Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,822

Total Students

61%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

40%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 15%

Black 4%

Asian 2%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 40%

With Family 60%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,129 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 58%

Fully Online 42%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Blue Ridge Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Blue Ridge Community College?

Tuition at Blue Ridge Community College is $2,432 for in-state students and $8,576 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,340.

What is the graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community College?

The graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community College is 38%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Blue Ridge Community College a good school?

Blue Ridge Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Blue Ridge Community College?

Blue Ridge Community College has a total enrollment of 2,822 students.

Is there rental demand near Blue Ridge Community College?

Yes! Approximately 40% of students at Blue Ridge Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,129 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Flat Rock area.

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