Your tuition and fee rates will vary based on a variety of factors, including the number of credits you take during a semester; if tuition will be paid using military benefits or by your employer; any additional course-related fees or charges; and your classification as an in-state or out-of-state student. To appeal an out-of-state rate, click here
Fall 2023 – Summer 2024 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
The tuition and fee rates below are effective for Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024. Tuition is subject to change by action of the State Board for Community Colleges. Fees are payable with tuition and are charged on a per-credit basis.
Tuition rates may be changed without notice by the State Board for Community Colleges.
Virginia Residents
Tuition $158.61
Student Activity Fee $9.80
Capital Fee N/A
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15.00
Total $183.41
Out-of-State Residents
Tuition $335.21
Student Activity Fee $9.80
Capital Fee $23.50
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15.00
Total $383.51
Active Duty Military, Veterans & Dependents
Tuition $158.61
Student Activity Fee $9.80
Capital Fee N/A
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15.00
Total $183.41
Military Veterans residing within the Commonwealth shall be eligible for in-state tuition charges.
Military Contract Out-of-State Rate
Tuition $158.61
Student Activity Fee $9.80
Capital Fee $23.50
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15.00
Total $206.91
Business Contract Rate
Tuition $218.61
Student Activity Fee $9.80
Capital Fee $23.50
Auxiliary Capital Fee $15.00
Total $266.91
Tuition and Fees Chart
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In accordance with Chapter 782, 2017 Acts of Assembly, the State Board for Community Colleges approved the Military Contract Rate to apply to any out-of-state active duty military personnel stationed outside of Virginia, and not domiciled in Virginia, whether the tuition is paid by the military employer or personally by the active duty military member. This rate is already approved for those non-resident active duty military members stationed in Virginia for which those installations have contracted with the college.
Explanation of Fees
- Student Activity Fee: charged per credit hour
The funds support the Blue Ridge Community College Student Activities program and the maintenance and construction of campus parking facilities. The fee is refunded if the student withdraws from classes within the appropriate refund periods. - Capital Fee: charged per credit hour
Assessed on out-of-state students to help offset debt service on bonds issued for capital construction. The fee is refunded if the student withdraws from classes within the appropriate refund periods. - Auxiliary Capital Fee: charged per credit hour
The funds support the design, construction, and operation of college construction project(s) that are not state-funded. The fee is refundable if the student withdraws from classes within the appropriate refund periods. - Follett Access: variable cost
Cost of electronic course material for select courses, which are charged to the student at the time of registration. The cost of the material is disclosed in the description of the course at the time of registration. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Printed copies of textbooks will be available in the bookstore if you wish to purchase on your own. The fee is refundable if the student withdraws from classes within the appropriate refund periods - Books and materials: variable cost
Students are expected to buy any books, supplies, and consumable materials needed for courses of study. The estimated cost of such items averages $300 – 500 per semester for a full-time student. Books and supplies are available at the bookstore on campus.
In-State Tuition
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Virginia Residency Requirements
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BRCC “Cost of Attendance”
What is the Cost of Attendance (a.k.a. “COA”)?
Federal regulations require that each college provide an estimated list of the costs associated with attending college. The only costs you will ever be billed for at BRCC are tuition, fees, and books*. The following costs are estimates only. You can review the methodology for determining these estimates, but it is important to remember that each individual student will have a unique set of costs related to the number of credits they take, the cost of their housing, food, and other living expenses, the books required for their particular classes, etc.
BRCC Estimated 9 Month Cost of Attendance (other than tuition) 2023-2024:
Remember – these amounts are estimates of what you would spend on non-tuition expenses if you attend full-time for Fall and Spring semesters. Students’ actual costs will vary.
| Living with a Family Member | Not Living with a Family Member | |
| Living Expenses, including Housing and Food | 4683 | 9366 |
| Transportation | 6985 | 6985 |
| Miscellaneous/Personal | 5894 | 5894 |
| Books/Supplies* | 1200 | 1200 |
| Total ESTIMATED Non-Tuition Costs | 18762 | 23445 |
Tax Forms
Blue Ridge Community College will provide a 1098-T to students who pay out of pocket for tuition and/or fees any time within the calendar year, January 1st through December 31st. The forms will be mailed to the mailing address in the students Student Center in SIS no later than January 31st each year. Students can also access their 1098-T on https://tra.maximus.com using their EMPLID or Social Security Number. The forms will be available online at the Maximus site after January 31st of each year.