Fast Facts
Established:
1967
President:
Dr. Bill Fiege
Students Served:
The college served 12,097 students during the 2023-24 academic year, and it also assisted 4,200 learners through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance.
Our Offerings:
- More than 80 majors
- Guaranteed admissions agreements with more than 35 four-year colleges and universities.
Community Impact:
- In fiscal year 2021-22, Brightpoint Community College contributed more than $326 million in income to the community.
- More than 95% of our students remain in Virginia after they complete their educational goals, with about 80% staying in our service region after attending the college.
- For every $1.00 invested in the college in 2021-22, state and local taxpayers will receive a cumulative value of $3.50 and students will gain $7.90 in added income.
Service Area:
- Amelia County
- Charles City County
- Chesterfield County
- City of Colonial Heights
- Dinwiddie County
- City of Hopewell
- City of Petersburg
- Prince George County
- Surry County
- Sussex County
Campuses and Locations:
Chester Campus, 13101 Route 1, Chester, VA 23831-5316
Midlothian Campus, 800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114-4383
Community College Workforce Alliance at Brightpoint's Chester and Midlothian campuses
Mascot:
Trailblazer
December 9: Change in Operations
Due to the weather, on Tuesday, December 9, the college will be operating remotely until at least 5:00 p.m. Students scheduled to take an on-campus exam before 5:00 p.m. should monitor their student emails and Canvas for information from their professors. Any exams already scheduled to take place remotely will continue as scheduled. College services and offices will be remote. On Tuesday, the college will continue to monitor the weather, road, and campus conditions to determine if Brightpoint campuses can open for evening classes (classes that start at 5:30 p.m. or after). An announcement about evening hours will be made by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.