Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College is a public community college located in Middletown, VA. It offers 40 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 $5,072 for Virginia residents and $11,510 for out-of-state students at Laurel Ridge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,758) of public community colleges in Virginia.

It has 5,902 students that are higher than the average population (3,603 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 1,469 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,000.

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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 $5,072 for Virginia residents and $11,510 for other students on average. It offers 40 degree programs through 24 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA
Phone	800-906-5322
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,072 Out-of-State$11,510
Student Population »	5,902 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	45%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	69% (Full-time) 46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,361
Students to Faculty	28:1 (3.57%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,072 for Virginia residents and $11,510 for out-of-state students at Laurel Ridge Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,758) 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,072	$11,510
Books & Supplies	$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,910
Average Financial Aid	$4,361
Cost of Attendance	$20,442	$26,880
After Financial Aid	$16,081	$22,519
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,000

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State Students
Laurel Ridge Community College	$5,072	$11,510
Public Community Colleges in Virginia	$5,342	$11,758
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

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
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	24	16	NOT 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.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	431 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	260 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biological and Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	133 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	77 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,902 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	5,862	1,713	4,149
Male Students	2,182	717	1,465
Female Students	3,680	996	2,684

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 Enrollment	5,720
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,351
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,478
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,891

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