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Laurel Ridge Community College

Middletown, VA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About Laurel Ridge Community College

Laurel Ridge Community College, formerly Lord Fairfax Community College, is a public community college with multiple campuses in the Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions of Virginia. It is part of the Virginia Community College System and operates four locations — the Fauquier and Middletown Campuses, the Luray-Page County Center, and a site at Vint Hill in eastern Fauquier County — that serve seven counties and one city in the area, enrolling 5,862 students in academic year 2021–2022. Students attending Laurel Ridge can obtain an associate degree or certificate.

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Open

Acceptance

$6,013

Net price

3,195

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,013

Average net price

$5,072

In-state tuition

$11,510

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,470

Books & supplies

$12,110

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$9,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,521
$30–48K
$5,614
$48–75K
$6,467
$75–110K
$7,386
$110K+
$10,827

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$41,000

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,455

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,852

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,195

Total enrollment

63%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

White
62%
Hispanic
19%
Black
7%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Laurel Ridge Community College FAQ

Is Laurel Ridge Community College a public or private school?

Laurel Ridge Community College is a public institution located in Middletown, VA.

What is the acceptance rate at Laurel Ridge Community College?

Laurel Ridge Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Laurel Ridge Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Laurel Ridge Community College is $6,013 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,072 in-state and $11,510 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Laurel Ridge Community College?

About 45% of students at Laurel Ridge Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Laurel Ridge Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Laurel Ridge Community College students earn a median of $41,000 per year.

How many students attend Laurel Ridge Community College?

Laurel Ridge Community College enrolls about 3,195 students.

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