Richard Bland College: Review & Facts

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Richard Bland College is a small two-year, public school with 2,055 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1960 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Petersburg, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree is available at Richard Bland College.

Majors
Offered

6

Richard Bland College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 6 majors. The most popular concentrations are Physics, General Studies, Biology, Mathematics, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Richard Bland College is extremely low at 16% (way below Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

16%

Bad

The graduation rate at Richard Bland College is below average: 52%. Nearly 23% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Richard Bland College is a bit disappointing, 27:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - about $11,900 a year. The additional fees at Richard Bland College not covered by tuition are around $2,300, which comes to $14,200 a year.

Read the details about Richard Bland College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

79%

According to government data, 1,578 applications were submitted and 1,248 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

Richard Bland College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Richard Bland College is $35.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Richard Bland College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (804) 862-6100 or check Richard Bland College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Richard Bland College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Richard Bland College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade

C+

Dicey

Richard Bland College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: around $7,800 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Richard Bland College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Richard Bland College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Richard Bland College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Richard Bland College
11301 Johnson Road
Petersburg, Virginia
23805-7100, USA