College statistics
- Address:
- 180 West Campus Drive
Flat Rock, NC
28731 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.blueridge.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $2,432
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $54,850,487
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Blue Ridge Community College is a public two-year institution located in Flat Rock, North Carolina, serving the western part of the state. The college enrolls approximately 2,822 students and offers coursework in liberal arts and sciences with a focus on general studies and humanities. As a community college, it provides both transfer pathways to four-year universities and career-focused programming.
In-state tuition is $2,432 annually, while out-of-state tuition is $8,576. These costs represent the total cost of attendance for the college. The institution serves students from diverse economic backgrounds and is classified as having higher access with medium earnings potential according to the Economic Mobility Index.
Blue Ridge functions as a transfer pathway for students seeking to complete their first two years of general education before moving to a four-year institution, as well as an entry point for those pursuing workforce credentials. The college works best for students seeking an affordable start to higher education in the Asheville region. For more information, visit www.blueridge.edu/.