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Richard Bland College

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Richard Bland College is a selective, residential two-year college offering academically rigorous programs, with up to 80% financial assistance for high performing students, and intercollegiate athletics. The College’s Exceptional Student Experience (ESE@RBC) program provides each student with a dedicated Learner Mentor who uses real-time information to keep students on course to graduation. Richard Bland College professors are ranked among the best in the region, with over 80% of instruction delivered by full-time faculty. The College boasts a small and diverse student population of 2,200 on a picturesque 750+ acre campus located just south of Richmond, Virginia.  www.rbc.edu
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPublicRuralSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
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Academic programs

  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Pharmacy
  • Public health
  • Architecture

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Disability Services
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

First-year

The application fee for admission is $35. Richard Bland College uses rolling admissions with a priority deadline of 7/1. The only requirement for first-year freshman is an official high school transcript.

Transfer

The application fee for admission is $35. Richard Bland College uses rolling admissions with a priority deadline of 7/1. The only requirement for first-year freshman is an official high school transcript.

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Additional information

Richard Bland College is Virginia’s only public, two-year residential college that offers a high quality, affordable college education to every student. RBC prepares students for a lifetime of endless potential.

Many RBC students receive some kind of financial aid, such as grants, scholarships, work-study employment or loans.  To assist you with your financial aid process, the Office of Student Financial Aid has a team of dedicated professionals available to help you and your family.  In order to be considered for financial aid, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 of each year.  To qualify for RBC Foundation Scholarships, you will need to fill out a separate scholarship application.

Visit us

We invite you and your family to spend a couple of hours here with us to be introduced to our campus. You will walk campus with a tour guide who will show you the highlights of campus and give you some insight as to what it’s like to be a Statesman. Click Here to visit.

“Richard Bland College holds a special place in my heart. I will use the care, wisdom and experience provided me, and apply all that I have learned at RBC throughout my life."