Blue Ridge Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
0%
International
7
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Ridge Community College has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.4%(3,384)
Hispanic
12.7%(618)
African American
5.9%(289)
Asian
2.5%(123)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
3.7%(179)
Unknown
5.5%(268)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment4,944
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Blue Ridge Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Blue Ridge Community College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(1,994)
Women
59.7%(2,950)

Gender Statistics

Men1,994

40% of total enrollment

Women2,950

60% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Blue Ridge Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
25.1%(932)
18-19
25.9%(964)
20-21
16.0%(595)
22-24
10.8%(402)
25+
22.2%(825)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Blue Ridge Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 179% in-state residents, -80% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.7%(738)
International
0.3%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State738

179% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

7 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age