by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Blue Ridge Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Blue Ridge Community College amounted to $5,646 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $12,084. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees totaled $744 in-state and $1,524 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,902 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $744 | $1,524 |
| Total | $5,646 | $12,084 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Blue Ridge Community College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Blue Ridge Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Blue Ridge Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Blue Ridge Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Blue Ridge Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,620 | $9,918 |
| One Year Ago | $4,758 | $10,056 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,902 | $10,560 |
The following chart shows how tuition at BRCC has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $12,689 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.73%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,743. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.08%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $12,335.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,743 | $12,335 |
| In 2 Years | $5,842 | $12,591 |
| In 3 Years | $5,943 | $12,853 |
| In 4 Years | $6,045 | $13,120 |
| In 5 Years | $6,149 | $13,393 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $50,899, or about $23,573 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Blue Ridge Community College, check out the Blue Ridge Community College Financial Aid page.
