Blue Ridge Community College

Blue Ridge Community College is a public two-year institution located in Weyers Cave, Virginia, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 4,944 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.33 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 34% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides certificate programs in aviation, healthcare, engineering technology, and automotive fields. Programs include Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.

Situated in Weyers Cave, VA, in the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College serves students from Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland counties. Its aviation maintenance programs stand out as distinctive offerings in a rural community college setting, alongside a full range of allied health and trades credentials.