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Brightpoint Community College

Chester, VA·Public·https://www.brightpoint.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Brightpoint Community College is a public community college in Chester, VA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 99/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Brightpoint Community College is a public community college in Chester, VA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 99/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$4,650
In-State Tuition
+$150 fees
$9,948
Out-of-State Tuition
+$855 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

77 miles

Cape Charles, VA

Ski Access

93 miles

Wintergreen Resort

Weather

Warm Climate

53°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

93 mi away
129 skiable acres5 lifts
102 mi away
82 skiable acres7 lifts

Nearest Beach

Cape Charles, VA

Ocean access within 76.7 miles

77 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Chester, VA

39°Jan41°Feb48°Mar58°Apr67°May75°Jun79°Jul77°Aug71°Sep60°Oct49°Nov42°Dec

Station: PETERSBURG · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

99/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety10096100
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
96/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$4,650$9,948
Fees
$150$855
Total
$4,800$10,803
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

58 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
190 grads/yr$46,281
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
138 grads/yr$44,635
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansCertificate
122 grads/yr$57,941
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's
115 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
91 grads/yr$54,182

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's89 grads$80,027
Engineering, General
Associate's34 grads$79,293
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Certificate grads$72,129
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Other$70,407
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Associate's13 grads$66,818
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Certificate122 grads$57,941
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
Certificate11 grads$56,038
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's91 grads$54,182
Precision Metal Working
Certificate51 grads$52,992
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's39 grads$51,708

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brightpoint Community College located?

Brightpoint Community College is located in Chester, VA. The main campus address is 13101 Route 1, Chester, VA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Brightpoint Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Brightpoint Community College charges $4,650/year for in-state students and $9,948/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $10,803/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Brightpoint Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Brightpoint Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Brightpoint Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($9,948/year out-of-state), campus culture in Chester, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Brightpoint Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Brightpoint Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Chester, VA
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 53°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
99/100
Nearest Airport
Richmond, VA (RIC) · 12 mialso FAF (46 mi), PHF (53 mi)

Location

Chester, VA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.