Richard Bland College (RBC) is a public junior college located in Petersburg, Virginia. It is part of the Virginia state higher education system and operates under the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). RBC primarily offers two-year associate degree programs and serves as a feeder school for four-year universities.
As a public institution, RBC receives state funding, which allows it to offer lower tuition rates compared to private colleges. It is an open-admission college, emphasizing accessibility and affordability for in-state students while also welcoming out-of-state and international applicants.