Blue Ridge Community and Technical College West Virginia

Rural West Virginia community college with tuition under $500 annually, serving 4,309 students.

College statistics

Address:
13650 Apple Harvest Drive
Martinsburg, WV
25403
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution in Martinsburg, West Virginia, serving students in a rural setting with open admissions and a focus on general education and workforce preparation. The college operates as a regional access point for students seeking affordable higher education and career training in the Eastern Panhandle.

In-state tuition is $475 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $490—among the lowest costs in American higher education. Total cost of attendance mirrors tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students. The college enrolls 4,309 students and maintains an endowment of $23.4 million.

Blue Ridge functions as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions while also offering credentials and certificates for immediate workforce entry. The college works best for students seeking low-cost education, those returning to school after time away, and working adults balancing education with employment. For details on program offerings, support services, and transfer agreements, visit https://www.blueridgectc.edu/.