Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College is a public two-year institution located in Middletown, Virginia, in a rural fringe campus setting. The college enrolls 7,549 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 39% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across healthcare, technology, and industrial fields. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing, Surgical Technology, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment Professions, and Health and Medical Administrative Services. Technology and industrial programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, and Industrial Technology.

Situated in Middletown in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia, Laurel Ridge Community College serves students across a rural service area with workforce-aligned credentials designed to meet regional demand in healthcare and technical fields.