Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College is a public community college located in Middletown, VA. It offers 41 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,928 for Virginia residents and $10,931 for out-of-state students at Laurel Ridge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,196) of public community colleges in Virginia.
It has 5,720 students that are higher than the average population (3,329 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 1,351 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,000.

Academic Overview

Laurel Ridge Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Middletown, Virginia. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,928 for Virginia residents and $10,931 for other students on average. It offers 41 degree programs through 7 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $34,000.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA
Phone800-906-5322
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,928
Out-of-State$10,931
Student Population »5,720 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »40%
Transfer-out Rate9%
Retention Rate65% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,782
Students to Faculty25:1 (4.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$34,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,928 for Virginia residents and $10,931 for out-of-state students at Laurel Ridge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,196) over public community colleges in Virginia.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Laurel Ridge Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,928$10,931
Books & Supplies$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,910
Average Financial Aid$3,782
Cost of Attendance$20,298$26,301
After Financial Aid$16,516$22,519
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$34,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Laurel Ridge Community College$4,928$10,931
Public Community Colleges in Virginia$5,188$11,196
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Laurel Ridge Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED1NOT OFFERED
Total Programs716NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 445 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)241 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 159 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)38 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 94 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,720 students at Laurel Ridge Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,182 male students and 3,680 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total5,8621,7134,149
Male Students2,1827171,465
Female Students3,6809962,684

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Laurel Ridge Community College, there are 5,720 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,829 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,351 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,478 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,720
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,351
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,478
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,891

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