Laurel Ridge Community College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Also known as: Lord Fairfax Community College

Middletown, VA
(800) 906-5322
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โœ“ GI Bill approved ยท 172 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Laurel Ridge Community College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$5,072

Total Enrollment

5,902

Graduation Rate

44.6%

6-year graduation rate

Program Completions

1,691

Last reported year

How Laurel Ridge Community College Compares

Laurel Ridge Community College enrolls 5,902 โ€” well above the typical trade-college range of a few hundred to a couple thousand. Tuition: $5,072. Net price after aid: $6,411. Retention: 69%. These headline numbers position the school as a regional anchor โ€” stronger than smaller competitors on breadth, and worth comparing closely against peers of similar scale.

Where is Laurel Ridge Community College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Laurel Ridge Community College

561 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0199
337 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0101
144 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 30.0101
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83 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 24.0102
71 graduates โ€ข Class of 2025 โ€ข CIP 51.0999

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Laurel Ridge Community College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("โ€”") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric โ€” they never mean zero.

In the Professional Truck Driver - CDL Class A program at Laurel Ridge Community College, 72% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 97% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $13,158 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

ProgramCompletion rateEmployed 6 mo after exitEmployed 1 yr after exitMedian quarterly earnings
Professional Truck Driver - CDL Class A97%72%69%$13,158
Phlebotomy Technician Program88%77%78%$6,328
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 193%34%47%$9,284
HVAC Level 1 Apprenticeship90%37%60%$9,908
Electrical Apprenticeship Level 294%40%43%$11,592

All 20 verified program outcomes for Laurel Ridge Community College โ†’

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Explore Laurel Ridge Community College

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Enrollment

Laurel Ridge Community College enrolls 5,902 students. The student body is 59.9% women, with diverse representation across programs. The college maintains a 69% retention rate, reflecting student satisfaction and academic support.

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Academics

Laurel Ridge Community College maintains a 28:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing favorable opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college maintains a good 69% retention rate for full-time students, reflecting student satisfaction and effective academic programs. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Laurel Ridge Community College employs 69 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 28:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides good opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 100% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Laurel Ridge Community College offers programs in 15 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In 2025, the college awarded 1,691 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Laurel Ridge Community College is $5,072 for in-state students and $11,510 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $6,411. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Laurel Ridge Community College achieves a 32.3% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 35% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 2 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 YEARS
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA, 22645
Administrator
Kimberly Blosser
President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $5,072
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $11,510
Average Net Price $6,411

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00865900
EIN: 541268293
IPEDS ID: 232575
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