1967
Chester, VA

About Brightpoint Community College

Since 1967, Brightpoint Community College has been serving the community as a public, two-year institution of higher education, offering high-quality, easily accessible, and affordable education for students. Brightpoint adds value to the greater Richmond community by offering freshman- and sophomore-level classes that easily transfer to four-year institutions. More than 75 career and technical programs, personal enrichment and professional development classes, and high-quality, easily accessible, and affordable education for our entire community are available at Brightpoint. Brightpoint has guaranteed admission agreements with more than 35 four-year institutions.

Certificates and associate degrees are offered for the purpose of transferring to other colleges and universities or entering the workforce. Many of these programs are available completely online. Brightpoint online degrees offer high-quality classes taught by instructors who are specifically trained to teach online. Online learning is available in a wide variety of formats to fit into each student’s busy schedule. These online programs feature classes that allow you to flex between online and in-person attendance and other programs feature classes that have no scheduled meeting times. Accelerated courses are available, as are online courses through Old Dominion University that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Accreditation & Licensing

Brightpoint Community College is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Type:

2-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Associate's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 12,096 ; Graduate: Not applicable

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 37% ; Graduate: Not applicable

Graduation Rate:

38%

Transfer Rate:

18%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$41,223

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$9,500

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

31%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$4,671

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

Online Programs offered by Brightpoint Community College

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
Associate of Science in General Studies
Certificate in Museum Studies

Business

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Associate in Science in Business Administration
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Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
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Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
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Business Entrepreneurship Career Studies Certificate
Management Information Systems Career Studies Certificate
Supervision Career Studies Certificate

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

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Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Career Studies Certificate
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Cyber Security Career Studies Certificate

Education

Associate of Arts in Secondary Teacher Education: English/History
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Associate of Science in Teacher Education
Associate of Science in Teacher Education Secondary Mathematics
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Early Childhood Career Studies Certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brightpoint Community College

Is Brightpoint Community College accredited?

Yes. Brightpoint Community College is institutionally accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How many online programs does Brightpoint Community College offer?

Brightpoint Community College offers 16 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.

What degree levels does Brightpoint Community College offer?

Brightpoint Community College offers associate-level programs.

How should students contact admissions at Brightpoint Community College?

Ready to connect? Check Admission Details to get admissions, tuition, and timeline details directly from the school.

Is Brightpoint Community College expensive, and what are the tuition costs?

Roughly speaking, Brightpoint Community College falls into GetEducated’s $$ tuition tier, which points to a mid tuition range.

How quickly can I enroll at Brightpoint Community College?

Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.

What should transfer students ask Brightpoint Community College first?

The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.

Is Brightpoint Community College military friendly?

Brightpoint Community College does not show Yellow Ribbon support. If military benefits matter for your plan, check current military options before you apply.

How can students request information from Brightpoint Community College through GetEducated?

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What documents are most commonly required for Brightpoint Community College applications?

Most listed programs ask for Official High School Transcript/GED Score. Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.

Does Brightpoint Community College accept life experience credit?

Brightpoint Community College does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.

Are Brightpoint Community College programs fully online or mixed?

Brightpoint Community College programs are primarily listed as 100% Online, which can help students screen for schedule fit before applying.

What kinds of online programs does Brightpoint Community College offer?

Brightpoint Community College has online program options in areas such as Business, Education, Art & Liberal Arts, and Criminal Justice, Safety & Law; start with the field that best matches your career goal, then compare cost, format, and admissions requirements. Compare Programs to get program, admissions, and cost details before applying.

Are any admission tests required for Brightpoint Community College programs?

One recurring admissions-test item is Placement Test. Students should confirm whether it applies to their specific program.

Do in-state and out-of-state tuition totals differ at Brightpoint Community College?

Some programs show different in-state and out-of-state tuition totals, so check your specific program cost.

Do any Brightpoint Community College programs have state authorization limitations?

State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.

How often can students start at Brightpoint Community College?

Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Brightpoint Community College, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.

How should working adults compare Brightpoint Community College programs?

Working adults should compare program format, pacing, total cost, and application requirements before choosing a path.

What should students compare before choosing a Brightpoint Community College program?

Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.

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