Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009684
- Phone: (910) 879-5500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
75%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
38FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,314Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Blue Ridge Community College (BCC)
7418 NC Hwy 41 West, Dublin, NC
Blue Ridge Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution which began its operations in 1969. This college was previously named as Henderson County Technical Institute and Blue Ridge Technical Institute before it was called BRCC. It operates under the authority of the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges along with fifty-seven similar institutions.
Located at the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina; BRCC functions as a community college for Henderson County, Transylvania County and surrounding areas. With over 107 programs of study, this college offers a wide range of academic programs. BRCC has 45 certificate programs , 24 diploma programs and 38 associate degree programs under different disciplines such as nursing, automotive technology, law enforcement, emergency response fields, engineering technology and machining technology among others.
The college transfer courses are backed by seven articulation programs with four-year institutions to facilitate easy transfer for graduate students to any of North Carolina's 18 public colleges and universities. BRCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools while its occupational programs are certified by appropriate accrediting agency.
Recognized as one of the leading provider of Continuing Education programs in the state; BRCC offers Economic and Workforce Development with variety of courses, programs and services, as well as programs for high school students such as Dual Enrollment and Huskin's Early College programs.
BRCC fosters academic excellence and lifelong learning as it adheres to its mission to enrich the lives of the students and promote economic development in the community it serves.
Prospective Student’s Guide http://www.blueridge.edu/prospective_student/index.php
Curriculum and Continuing Education http://www.blueridge.edu/current_student/index.php
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Blue Ridge Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,900. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $2,400-$2,900
- Out-of-State: $8,600-$10,290
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $76-$91 per unit
- Out-of-State: $270-$320 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 75% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 65% | $6,101 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 14% | $5,338 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Blue Ridge Community College may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Blue Ridge Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticulture (A, C)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
Engineering Technology
Family and Consumer Sciences
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Surgical Technologist (A, C)
- EMT and Paramedic (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Auto Body (A, C)
- Diesel Mechanic (C)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Personal and Culinary Services
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
- Machine Shop Technology (A, C)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A, C)
- Forensic Science (A, C)
- Fire Prevention (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Game Design (A, C)
- Cinematography And Film (A, C)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Blue Ridge Community College.
- Asheville - Buncombe Technical Community College in Boone, NC (19 miles away)
- Isothermal Community College in High Point, NC (29 miles away)
- Haywood Community College in Weldon, NC (32 miles away)
- Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC (33 miles away)
- McDowell Technical Community College in Spruce Pine, NC (36 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main North Carolina colleges & universities profile page
- Review a list of North Carolina community colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009684
- Phone: (910) 879-5500
- School Homepage