Fact: Blue Ridge Community College is the smart choice to help you reach your educational summit.
Do you know the number of different associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates offered at Blue Ridge Community College? Have you ever wondered how many students are currently enrolled across our programs and campuses? Find these statistics and many more below! They’re a snapshot of what makes Blue Ridge Community College so great. In other words, although they may be short, they’re sweet. We’re extremely proud of what these fast facts show:
- We welcome a variety of perspectives and intellectual pursuits because diverse collaboration makes us stronger.
- With access to online courses, we provide clear pathways to higher education, new careers, and enriched skill sets.
- We offer low-cost tuition to help you overcome financial obstacles so that you can focus on your dreams.
- We house one of the largest continuing education programs in the state of North Carolina.
- And the list goes on!
Want to know more about our students—specifically, more about student achievement? Scroll to the bottom of the page for a link to our Student Success Reports.
Student Demographics (Fall 2020)
Total curriculum enrollment: 2,388
County of Residence:
- Henderson County: 1,649
- Transylvania County: 397
- Buncombe County: 166
- Polk County: 92
- Other: 84
Age of Students
Average Age 23
- Under 18: 746
- 18-23: 969
- 24-30: 309
- 31-40: 219
- 41-50: 105
- 51-64: 36
- 65 and older: 4
Student Diversity
- Caucasian: 1,810
- Hispanic: 325
- Other: 122
- African American: 98
- Asian: 33
Enrollment
- Part-time: 68%
- Full-time: 32%
Program of Study
- Degree: 1,365
- Career and College Promise: 763
- Early College: 165
- Certificate: 149
- Special Credit: 93
- Diploma: 58
Employment:
- Part-time: 37%
- Unemployed (seeking): 24%
- Unemployed (not seeking): 21%
- Full-time: 17%
- Retired: .3%