Fast Facts
Established:
1967
Interim President:
Dr. Van C. Wilson
Students Served:
The college served more than 12,790 students during the 2020-21 academic year. It also assisted more than 5,700 learners through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance.
Our Offerings:
- More than 75 majors
- Guaranteed admissions agreements with more than 35 four-year colleges and universities.
Community Impact:
- In fiscal year 2017-18, John Tyler Community College, now Brightpoint, contributed more than $300 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 2017-18, state and local taxpayers will receive a cumulative value of $8.70 and students will gain $6.40 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