- John Tyler Community College is a public two-year institution of higher education that has been serving the community since 1967. The College offers a variety of programs and services to primarily the residents of the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg; and the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry and Sussex.
School Highlights
Brightpoint Community College serves 9,380 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 9,380 students
- In-state tuition: $4,150
- Out-state tuition: $9,988
- Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Brightpoint Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 202 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Brightpoint Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
202 staff
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Brightpoint Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has increased from 25:1 over five years.
The Brightpoint Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,380 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
2,153 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
7,227 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
492 students
297 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,153 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,227 students
795 students
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
23%
22%
% White
51%
45%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$27,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,150 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,988 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,150
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,988
$8,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,697
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- John Tyler Community College is one of twenty-three comprehensive community colleges comprising the Virginia Community College System. As an open-access two-year institution, the college is committed to creating a supportive, learning-centered environment and providing flexible, cost-effective quality educational and workforce training programs that prepare students for transfer, gainful employment, life-long learning, personal fulfillment and social responsibility as global citizens in a rapidly changing world. JTCC offers quality and economical opportunities for workforce development and training, transfer to four-year institutions and recreational and personal interest. The College serves more than 8,500 for-credit students each year and offers 13 associate degrees and 38 certificates. In addition, the institution also serves 8,000 non-credit students and 500 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance. John Tyler Community College has a comprehensive mission with regard to its academic programs. This mission is to provide academic preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, career preparation for entry into high demand occupational fields, developmental courses to prepare students for college-level work, job retraining, and life-long learning activities. The College offers the Associate Degrees in Arts and Sciences and in Applied Science. In addition the college has several certificate and career studies certificate programs. John Tyler Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brightpoint Community College cost?
Brightpoint Community College's tuition is approximately $4,150 for In-State students and $9,988 for Out-State students.
What schools are Brightpoint Community College often compared to?
Brightpoint Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like J Sargeant Reynolds Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Brightpoint Community College's ranking?
Brightpoint Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Largest student body.
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