- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $8,242 a year (2022–23)
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Richard Bland College GPA requirements
Richard Bland College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Richard Bland College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Richard Bland College acceptance rate
Richard Bland College admitted 1,430 of 1,602 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Richard Bland College (formerly Richard Bland College of the College of William and Mary) is a public 2-year college in South Prince George, Virginia, with 2,788 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Richard Bland College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Richard Bland College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Richard Bland College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,242 a year at Richard Bland College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Richard Bland College with a 3.0 GPA?
Richard Bland College admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Richard Bland College?
Richard Bland College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Richard Bland College?
Richard Bland College's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,430 of 1,602 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Richard Bland College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Richard Bland College admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Richard Bland College require the SAT or ACT?
No. Richard Bland College doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Richard Bland College?
A lot: Richard Bland College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Richard Bland College consider legacy status?
No. Richard Bland College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Richard Bland College require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Richard Bland College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Richard Bland College accept AP credit?
Yes. Richard Bland College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Richard Bland College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $8,242 a year at Richard Bland College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Richard Bland College's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Richard Bland CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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