The people are friendly, and the faculty are caring professionals dedicated to students' success. Tri-County folks really do care . We have two campuses. Both are located in areas of the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountains that are among the most beautiful and charming places on earth. Quality of life is high.
Costs are low.
Outdoor recreation opportunities abound, attracting visitors from around the world, year-round. We have no residential facilities on campus, but there are plenty of folks near us who can accommodate student housing needs . . . And we have evidence that, should you continue your college education, you will do just as well as if you had spent much more money getting your first two years of college elsewhere. Everyone seems to have gotten the message. Which is just fine with me.